Let honesty be as the breath of thy soul; then shalt thou reach the point of happiness, and independence shall be thy shield and buckler, thy helmet and crown; then shall thy soul walk upright, nor stoop to the silken wretch because he hath riches, nor pocket an abuse because the hand which offers it wears a ring set with diamonds.

If a man could have half of his wishes, he would double his troubles.

There is no such thing as a good war or a bad peace.

It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it.

Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself.

Tis easy to see, hard to foresee.

Time is the stuff life is made of.