In order to be happy you need a good dog, a good woman, and ready money.

I consent Sir, to this Constitution because I expect no better, and because I am not sure, that it is not the best.

If you wouldn't live long, live well; for folly and wickedness shorten life.

Among the numerous luxuries of the table...coffee may be considered as one of the most valuable. It excites cheerfulness without intoxication; and the pleasing flow of spirits which it occasions...is never followed by sadness, languor or debility.

Revelation, indeed, as such had no influence on my mind

Great hopes make everything great possible

How few there are who have courage enough to own their faults, or resolution enough to mend them.