He that hath a trade hath an estate; and he that hath a calling hath a place of profit and honor. A ploughman on his legs is higher than a gentleman on his knees.

My refusing to eat meat occasioned inconveniency, and I have been frequently chided for my singularity. But my light repast allows for greater progress, for greater clearness of head and quicker comprehension.

It is a bad temper of mind that takes delight in opposition.

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.

There are lazy minds as well as lazy bodies.

Reckless youth makes rueful age.

Success has ruin'd many a man.