Laws too gentle are seldom obeyed; too severe, seldom executed.

A good example is the best sermon.

Diligence is the mother of good luck.

Righteousness, or justice, is, undoubtedly of all the virtues, the surest foundation on which to create and establish a new state. But there are two nobler virtues, industry and frugality, which tend more to increase the wealth, power and grandeur of the community, than all the others without them.

Who is rich? He that rejoices in his portion.

If you have something to do tomorrow, do it today.

A spoonful of honey will catch more flies than a gallon of vinegar.