I am the laziest man in the world. I invented all those things to save myself from toil.

He that waits upon fortune, is never sure of a dinner.

Use now and then a little Exercise a quarter of an Hour before Meals, as to swing a Weight, or swing your Arms about with a small Weight in each Hand; to leap, or the like, for that stirs the Muscles of the Breast.

A man must have a good deal of vanity who believes, and a good deal of boldness who affirms, that all the doctrines he holds are true, and all he rejects are false.

There are three faithful friends - an old wife, an old dog, and ready money.

God helps those who help themselves.

Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.