you can do anything you set your mind to

How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, His precepts!

If we give up freedom for security, we are in danger of losing both.

Those disputing, contradicting, and confuting people are generally unfortunate in their affairs. They get victory, sometimes, but they never get good will, which would be of more use to them.

My rule, in which I have always found satisfaction, is, never to turn aside in public affairs through views of private interest; but to go straight forward in doing what appears to me right at the time, leaving the consequences with Providence.

A man may, if he knows not how to save as he gets, keep his nose to the grindstone.

Without industry and frugality, nothing will do; with them, everything.