When about 16 Years of Age, I happened to meet with a Book written by one Tryon, recommending a Vegetable Diet. I determined to go into it.... My refusing to eat Flesh occasioned an inconveniency, and I was frequently chid for my singularity.

As to Jesus of Nazareth, my opinion of whom you particularly desire, I think the system of Morals and his Religion, as he left them to us, the best the World ever saw or is likely to see; but I apprehend it has received various corrupting Changes; and I have, with most of the present Dissenters in England, some doubts as to his divinity.

A spoonful of honey will catch more flies than a gallon of vinegar.

If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

Do good to your friends to keep them, to your enemies to win them.

The purpose of money was to purchase one's freedom to pursue that which is useful and interesting.

Silence - Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.