You will see in this my notion of good works, that I am far from expecting to merit heaven by them. By heaven we understand a state of happiness, infinite in degree, and eternal in duration. I can do nothing to deserve such rewards... Even the mixed imperfect pleasures we enjoy in this world, are rather from God's goodness than our merit, how much more such happiness of heaven!

Proclaim not all thou knowest, all thou knowest, all thou hast, nor all thou cans't.

Whoever shall introduce into public affairs the principles of primitive Christianity will change the face of the world.

A nation of well-informed men who have been taught to know and prize the rights which God has given them cannot be enslaved. It is in the region of ignorance that tyranny begins.” Benjamin Franklin

Quacks are the greatest liars in the world except their patients.

Sloth makes all things difficult, but industry all things easy.

Fools need advice most, but wise men only are the better for it.