Gentlemen, I have lived a long time and am convinced that God governs in the affairs of men. If a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid? I move that prayer imploring the assistance of Heaven be held every morning before we proceed to business.

A man is not completely born until he is dead. Why then should we grieve that a new child is born among the immortals, a new member added to their happy society?

Neglect mending a small fault and 'twill soon be a great one.

Better is little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure, and trouble therewith.

Those who give up their liberty for more security neither deserve liberty nor security.

Take it from Richard, poor and lame, What's begun in anger ends in shame.

If everyone is thinking alike, then no one is thinking.