I believe there is one Supreme most perfect being. [...] I believe He is pleased and delights in the happiness of those He has created; and since without virtue man can have no happiness in this world, I firmly believe He delights to see me virtuous.

Willows are weak, but they bind the Faggot.

Many have quarreled about religion that never practice it.

Let every one ascertain his special business and calling, and then stick to it if he wants to be successful.

If the new Universal History were also read, it would give a connected idea of human affairs, so far as it goes, which should be followed by the best modern histories, particularly of our mother country; then of these colonies; which should be accompanied with observations on their rise, increase, use to Great Britain, encouragements and discouragements, the means to make them flourish, and secure their liberties.

The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is in his heart.

Those who would trade in their freedom for their protection deserve neither.