All human situations have their inconveniences. We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future; and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment, and frequently for the worse.

The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you're finished.

Words may show a man's wit but actions his meaning.

Avarice and Happiness never saw each other, how then should they become acquainted?

Epitaph on a scolding wife by her husband: Here my poor Bridget's corpse doth lie, she is at rest - and so am I!

Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security will not have either one.

When Wine enters, out goes the Truth.