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.

Wealth is not his that has it, but his that enjoys it.

Getting it done is my reward.

A ship under sail and a big-bellied woman, Are the handsomest two things that can be seen common.

I have never seen the Philosopher's Stone that turns lead into Gold, but I have known the pursuit of it turn a Man's Gold into Lead.

Hunger is the best pickle.

The nearest I can make it out, "Love your Enemies" means, "Hate your Friends"