It is the duty of mankind on all suitable occasions to acknowledge their dependence on the Divine Being... Almighty God would mercifully interpose and still the rage of war among the nations... He would take this province under His protection, confound the designs and defeat the attempts of its enemies, and unite our hearts and strengthen our hands in every undertaking that may be for the public good, and for our defense and security in this time of danger.

I made the greater progress, from that clearness of head and quicker apprehension which generally attend temperance in eating and drinking.

Nothing is more fatal to health than an over care of it.

Look before, or you'll find yourself behind.

Idleness and pride tax with a heavier hand than kings and parliaments. If we can get rid of the former, we may easily bear the latter.

He is ill clothed that is bare of virtue.

Don't think to hunt two hares with one dog.