Many a man thinks he is buying pleasure, when he is really selling himself to it.

A man compounded of law and gospel is able to cheat a whole country with his religion and then destroy them under color of law

Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody.

He'll cheat without scruple, who can without fear.

Great good nature without prudence is a great misfortune.

An infallible Remedy for the Tooth-ach, viz Wash the Root of an aching Tooth, in Elder Vinegar, and let it dry half an hour in the Sun; after which it will never ach more; Probatum est.

Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, half shut afterwards.