It is better to let 100 criminals go free than to imprison 1 innocent man.
Here you would know, and enjoy, what prosperity will way of Washington. For a thousand leagues have nearly the same effect with a thousand years.
By heaven we understand a state of happiness infinite in degree, and endless in duration.
Fools need advice most, but wise men only are the better for it.
Don't throw stones at your neighbors, if your own windows are glass.
Keep flax from fire, and youth from gaming.