Nor eye in a letter, nor hand in a purse, nor ear in the secret of another.

To get the bad customs of a country changed and new ones, though better, introduced, it is necessary first to remove the prejudices of the people, enlighten their ignorance, and convince them that their interests will be promoted by the proposed changes; and this is not the work of a day.

If better is possible, good is not enough

The people heard it, and approved the doctrine, and immediately practiced the contrary.

The two most beautiful sights I have witnessed in my life are a full blown ship at sail and the round-bellied pregnant female.

The only things of certainty are Death and Taxes.

Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.