O Lazy bones! Dost thou think God would have given thee arms and legs, if he had not design'd thou should'st use them?

It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority.

Many complain of their memory, few of their judgment.

Let honesty and industry be thy constant companions, and spend one penny less than thy clear gains; then shall thy pocket begin to thrive; creditors will not insult, nor want oppress, nor hungerness bite, nor nakedness freeze thee

The only thing that is more expensive than education is ignorance.

The US Constitution only guarantees your rights as a citizen, it doesn't guarantee happiness. It may take work, but if you have your rights, happiness is very possible.

It's better to swim in the sea below Than to swing in the air and feed the crow, Says jolly Ned Teach of Bristol.