If any form of government is capable of making a nation happy, ours I think bids fair now for producing that effect. But after all much depends upon the people who are governed.

Industry and patience are the surest means of plenty.

There's no gain, without pain.

All mankind is divided into three classes: those that are immovable, those that are movable, and those that move.

I wish to live without committing any fault at any time.

The church, the state, and the poor, are 3 daughters which we should maintain, but not portion off.

To lengthen thy life, lessen thy meals.