Neglect mending a small fault and 'twill soon be a great one.

If you can't pay for a thing, don't buy it. If you can't get paid for it, don't sell it.

Proclaim not all thou knowest, all thou knowest, all thou hast, nor all thou cans't.

Do not fear mistakes.

Gentlemen, I have lived a long time and am convinced that God governs in the affairs of men. If a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid? I move that prayer imploring the assistance of Heaven be held every morning before we proceed to business.

By the word simplicity, is not always meant folly or ignorance; but often, pure and upright Nature, free from artifice, craft or deceitful ornament.

Paintings and fightings are best seen at a distance.