We hear of the conversion of water into wine at the marriage in Cana as of a miracle. But this conversion is, through the goodness of God, made every day before our eyes. Behold the rain which descends from heaven upon our vineyards, and which incorporates itself with the grapes, to be changed into wine; a constant proof that God loves us, and loves to see us happy.

You will observe with concern how long a useful truth may be known, and exist, before it is generally received and practiced on.

If you'd be wealthy, think of saving, more than of getting: The Indies have not made Spain rich, because her Outgoes equal her Incomes.

I therefore beg leave to move that henceforth prayers imploring the assistance of Heaven, and its blessing on our deliberations, be held in this Assembly every morning.

He that hath a calling, hath an office of profit and honor.

Never praise your cider or your horse

I early found that when I worked for myself alone, myself alone worked for me; but when I worked for others also, others worked also for me.