In the beginning of the contest with Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayers in this room for Divine protection," he stated. "Our prayers, Sir, were heard, and they were graciously answered. ... Do we imagine we no longer need His assistance?

No man ought to own more property than needed for his livelihood; the rest, by right, belonged to the state.

Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody.

After all, wedlock is the natural state of man. A bachelor is not a complete human being. He is like the odd half of a pair of scissors, which has not yet found its fellow, and therefore is not even half so useful as they might be together.

Men differ daily about things which are subject to sense, is it likely then they should agree about things invisible.

When you're testing to see how deep water is, never use two feet.

Proclaim not all though knowest, or all though owest.