A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle.

Sell not virtue to purchase wealth, nor liberty to purchase power.

God helps those who help themselves.

Dangerous, therefore, is it to take shelter under a tree, during a thunder-gust. It has been fatal to many, both men and beasts.

Take a coin from your purse and invest it in your mind. It will come pouring out of your mind and overflow your purse.

Nor is it of much Importance to us to know the Manner in which Nature executes her laws; 'tis enough to know the Laws themselves.

The punishment of murder by death is contrary to reason, and to the order and happiness of society, and contrary to divine revelation.