I wish the bald eagle had not been chosen as the representative of our country; he is a bird of bad moral character; like those among men who live by sharping and robbing, he is generally poor, and often very lousy. The turkey is a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America.

Chess is so interesting in itself, as not to need the view of gain to induce engaging in it; and thence it is never played for money

Poverty, Poetry, and new Titles of Honor, make Men ridiculous

To all apparent beauties blind, each blemish strikes an envious mind.

Sloth and Silence are a Fool's Virtues

...till we are uneasy in Rest, we can have no Desire to move, and without Desire of moving there can be no voluntary Motion.

To succeed, jump as quickly at opportunities as you do at conclusions.