Nothing is more important for the public wealth than to form and train youth in wisdom and virtue. Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom.

Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.

It is hard for an empty bag to stand upright.

Human felicity is produced not as much by great pieces of good fortune that seldom happen as by little advantages that occur every day.

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.

It is easier to build two chimneys than to keep one in fuel.

Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances.