If you, do what you should not, you must bear what you would not.

If you would not be laughed at, be the first to laugh at yourself.

I made the greater progress, from that clearness of head and quicker apprehension which generally attend temperance in eating and drinking.

Think What You Do When You Run in Debt: You Give to Another Power over Your Liberty

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.

Half-wits talk much, but say little.

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