If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture.

By improving yourself, the world is made better. Be not afraid of growing too slowly. Be afraid only of standing still.

Love your Neighbour; yet don't pull down your Hedge.

In America, they do not inquire of a stranger, "What is he?" but, "What can he do?"

An infallible Remedy for the Tooth-ach, viz Wash the Root of an aching Tooth, in Elder Vinegar, and let it dry half an hour in the Sun; after which it will never ach more; Probatum est.

Use now and then a little Exercise a quarter of an Hour before Meals, as to swing a Weight, or swing your Arms about with a small Weight in each Hand; to leap, or the like, for that stirs the Muscles of the Breast.

Doing an injury puts you below your enemy; revenging one make you but even with him; forgiving it sets you above him.