Electrical matter differs from common matter in this, that the parts of the latter mutually attract, those of the former mutually repel each other.

Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.

He that can have patience can have what he will.

It was said of him that he did not say much, but that when he did everyone stopped to listen.

He that hath a trade hath an estate; and he that hath a calling hath a place of profit and honor. A ploughman on his legs is higher than a gentleman on his knees.

It is the will of God and Nature that these mortal bodies be laid aside, when the soul is to enter into real life; 'tis rather an embrio state, a preparation for living; a man is not completely born until he be dead: Why then should we grieve that a new child is born among the immortals?

Would you live with ease, Do what you ought, and not what you please.