The things of this world take up too much of my time, of which indeed I have too little left, to undertake anything like a reformation in religion.

You don't get somebody to like you by doing them a favor. That only tends to build resentment over the fact that they are needy and you are not. No, you ask them to do you a favor.

Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried with fewer tensions and more tolerance.

The ordaining of laws in favor of one part of the nation, to the prejudice and oppression of another, is certainly the most erroneous and mistaken policy. An equal dispensation of protection, rights, privileges, and advantages, is what every part is entitled to, and ought to enjoy.

Idle hands are the devil's playthings.

Traveling is one way of lengthening life, at least in appearance.

Industry and patience are the surest means of plenty.