It might be judged an affront to your understanding should I go about to prove this first principle; the existence of a Diety and that He is the Creator of the universe, for that would suppose you ignorant of what all mankind in all ages have agreed in.

Hunger never saw bad bread.

The way to secure peace is to be prepared for war. They that are on their guard, and appear ready to receive their adversaries, are in much less danger of being attacked, than the supine, secure, and negligent.

People are best convinced by things they themselves discover.

None are deceived but they that confide.

The best tranquilizer is a clear conscience.

Stand firm, don't flutter!