By heaven we understand a state of happiness infinite in degree, and endless in duration.

Blessed is he that expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed. expect nothing - get nothing! but expect something - get something!!

Get what you can, and what you get hold; 'tis the Stone that will turn all your Lead into Gold.

God grant, that not only the Love of Liberty, but a thorough Knowledge of the Rights of Man, may pervade all the Nations of the Earth, so that a Philosopher may set his Foot anywhere on its Surface, and say, 'This is my Country.'

He who multiplies riches multiplies cares.

To be thrown upon one's own resources, is to be cast in the very lap of fortune.

Where liberty is, there is my country.