The first mistake in public business is the going into it.

I am on this account not displeased that the Figure is not known as a Bald Eagle, but looks more like a Turkey. For the Truth the Turkey is in Comparison a much more respectable Bird, and withal a true original Native of America... He is besides, though a little vain & silly, a Bird of Courage, and would not hesitate to attack a Grenadier of the British Guards who should presume to invade his Farm Yard with a red Coat on.

Many people die at twenty five and aren't buried until they are seventy five.

Most people dislike vanity in others, whatever share they have of it themselves.

Hot things, sharp things, sweet things, cold things All rot the teeth, and make them look like old things.

Would you live with ease, Do what you ought, and not what you please.

And as to the Cares, they are chiefly what attend the bringing up of Children; and I would ask any Man who has experienced it, if they are not the most delightful Cares in the World; and if from that Particular alone, he does not find the Bliss of a double State much greater, instead of being less than he expected.