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.

Chess is so interesting in itself, as not to need the view of gain to induce engaging in it; and thence it is never played for money

Do not fear mistakes.

Wouldst thou enjoy a long Life, a healthy Body, and a vigorous Mind, and be acquainted also with the wonderful Works of God? labour in the first place to bring thy Appetite into Subjection to Reason.

The busy man has few idle visitors; to the boiling pot the flies come not.

The sleeping fox catches no poultry.

Success has ruined many a man.