Scarcely was I arrived at fifteen years of age, when, after having doubted in turn of different tenets, according as I found them combated in the different books that I read, I began to doubt of Revelation itself.

Keep conscience clear, then never fear.

The only certain things in life are death and taxes!

Wherever desirable superfluities are imported, industry is excited, and thereby plenty is produced. Were only necessaries permitted to be purchased, men would work no more than was necessary for that purpose.

As Pride increases, Fortune declines.

Savages we call them because their manners differ from ours.

Since I cannot govern my own tongue, though within my own teeth, how can I hope to govern the tongue of others?