That there is one God, who made all things. That he governs the world by his providence. That he might be worshipped by adoration, prayer, and thanksgiving. But that the most acceptable service of God is doing good to Man. That the Soul is immortal. And that God will certainly reward virtue and punish vice, either here or hereafter.

The handshake of the host affects the taste of the roast

Pay what you owe and you'll know what's your own.

Hear no ill of a friend, nor speak any of an enemy.

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.

Nothing great comes without enthusiasm.

Finding myself to exist in the world, I believe I shall, in some shape or other, always exist.