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!

A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body.

Drink does not drown care, but waters it, and makes it grow faster.

Chess is so interesting in itself, as not to need the view of gain to induce engaging in it; and thence it is never played for money

Speak little, do much.

Life is a kind of chess.

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.