In my youth, I traveled much, and I observed in different countries, that the more public provisions were made for the poor, the less they provided for themselves, and of course became poorer. And, on the contrary, the less was done for them, the more they did for themselves, and became richer.

He that displays too often his wife and his wallet is in danger of having both of them borrowed.

I believe in one God, Creator of the Universe in that He ought to be whipped from pilar to post and back again for His shameful actions toward Humanity.

Willows are weak, but they bind the Faggot.

A countryman between two lawyers is like a fish between two cats.

Did not strong connections draw me elsewhere, I believe Scotland would be the country I would choose to end my days in.

The good will of the governed will be starved if not fed by the good deeds of the governors.