Little strokes fell great oaks.

Whoever shall introduce into public affairs the principles of primitive Christianity will change the face of the world.

Great talkers, little doers.

Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government; when this support is taken away, the constitution of a free society is dissolved, and tyranny is erected on its ruins. Republics and limited monarchies derive their strength and vigor from a popular examination into the action of the magistrates.

A fat kitchin, a lean Will.

I look upon death to be as necessary to our constitution as sleep. We shall rise refreshed in the morning.

History will also give occasion to expatiate on the advantage of civil orders and constitutions; how men and their properties are protected by joining in societies and establishing government; their industry encouraged and rewarded, arts invented, and life made more comfortable; the advantages of liberty, mischiefs of licentiousness, benefits arising from good laws and a due execution of justice. Thus may the first principles of sound politics be fixed in the minds of youth.