He that lieth down with Dogs, shall rise up with Fleas.

Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.

He that drinks fast, pays slow.

He was so learned that he could name a horse in nine languages; so ignorant that he bought a cow to ride on.

Hold your Council before Dinner; the full Belly hates Thinking as well as Acting.

I consent Sir, to this Constitution because I expect no better, and because I am not sure, that it is not the best.

Necessity is our quickest excuse.