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

Conceiving God to be the fountain of wisdom, I thought it right and necessary to solicit his assistance for obtaining it.

I have conceived a higher opinion of the natural capacities of the black race than I had ever before entertained. Their apprehension seems as quick, their memory as strong, and their docility in every respect equal to that of white children.

The rotten apple spoils his companion.

Money is of a prolific generating nature. Money can beget money, and its offspring can beget more.

Those who sacrifice essential liberty for temporary safety are not deserving of either liberty or safety.

Wine is constant proof that God loves us and likes to see us happy.