If the new Universal History were also read, it would give a connected idea of human affairs, so far as it goes, which should be followed by the best modern histories, particularly of our mother country; then of these colonies; which should be accompanied with observations on their rise, increase, use to Great Britain, encouragements and discouragements, the means to make them flourish, and secure their liberties.

Success has ruin'd many a man.

Don't halloo until you're out of the wood.

Think What You Do When You Run in Debt: You Give to Another Power over Your Liberty

People want to catch a buzz. That is why drugs are illegal, yet people still try to get their hands on them no matter what the consequence. Drugs make us happy, they may not be healthy.

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

He that would live in peace and at ease, must not speak all he knows nor judge all he sees.