An iron rod being placed on the outside of a building from the highest part continued down into the moist earth, in any direction strait or crooked, following the form of the roof or other parts of the building, will receive the lightning at its upper end, attracting it so as to prevent it's striking any other part; and, affording it a good conveyance into the earth, will prevent its damaging any part of the building.

It is better to let 100 criminals go free than to imprison 1 innocent man.

My rule, in which I have always found satisfaction, is, never to turn aside in public affairs through views of private interest; but to go straight forward in doing what appears to me right at the time, leaving the consequences with Providence.

Lost time is never found again.

There is no gains without pain.

A ship under sail and a big-bellied woman, Are the handsomest two things that can be seen common.

Much Virtue in Herbs, little in Men.