Righteousness, or justice, is, undoubtedly of all the virtues, the surest foundation on which to create and establish a new state. But there are two nobler virtues, industry and frugality, which tend more to increase the wealth, power and grandeur of the community, than all the others without them.

The discovery of a wine is of greater moment than the discovery of a constellation. The universe is too full of stars.

Genius is nothing but a greater aptitude for patience.

The happy State of Matrimony is, undoubtedly, the surest and most lasting Foundation of Comfort and Love . . . the Cause of all good Order in the World, and what alone preserves it from the utmost Confusion.

Our friend and we were invited aboard on a party of pleasure, which is to last forever. His chair was ready first, and he has gone before us. We could not all conveniently start together; and why should you and I be grieved at this, since we are soon to follow, and know where to find him.

A man compounded of law and gospel is able to cheat a whole country with his religion and then destroy them under color of law

If you'd be beloved, make yourself amiable. A true friend is the best possession.