Marry above thy match and you will get a master.

The best doctor gives the least medicines.

The ordaining of laws in favor of one part of the nation, to the prejudice and oppression of another, is certainly the most erroneous and mistaken policy. An equal dispensation of protection, rights, privileges, and advantages, is what every part is entitled to, and ought to enjoy.

I scarce ever heard or saw the introductory words, "Without vanity I may say," etc., but some vain thing immediately followed.

He that is conscious of a stink in his breeches is [suspicious] of every wrinkle in another's nose.

Great good nature without prudence is a great misfortune.

Constant dropping wears away stones