If you'd be wealthy, think of saving, more than of getting: The Indies have not made Spain rich, because her Outgoes equal her Incomes.

In America, they do not inquire of a stranger, "What is he?" but, "What can he do?"

Historians relate not so much what is done as what they would have believed.

Be sober and temperate, and you will be healthy.

He who will not be counseled cannot be helped.

I never turned to drink. It seemed to turn to me.

Wherever desirable superfluities are imported, industry is excited, and thereby plenty is produced. Were only necessaries permitted to be purchased, men would work no more than was necessary for that purpose.