History will also give occasion to expatiate on the advantage of civil orders and constitutions; how men and their properties are protected by joining in societies and establishing government; their industry encouraged and rewarded, arts invented, and life made more comfortable; the advantages of liberty, mischiefs of licentiousness, benefits arising from good laws and a due execution of justice. Thus may the first principles of sound politics be fixed in the minds of youth.

Rich widows are the only secondhand goods that sell at first-class prices.

If you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm. Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants to see us happy.

The man who does things makes mistakes, but he doesn't make the biggest mistake of all-doing nothing.

In short, the way to wealth, if you desire it, is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two works, industry and frugality.

You can not pluck roses without fear of thorns, Nor enjoy a fair wife without danger of horns.

Great talkers, little doers.