Since they are our right, let us be vigilant to preserve them uninfringed, and free from encroachments. If animosities arise, and we should be obliged to resort to party, let each of us range himself on the side which unfurls the ensigns of public good. Faction will then vanish, which, if not timely suppressed, may overturn the balance, the palladium of liberty, and crush us under its ruins.

Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.

And where is the Prince who can afford to so cover his country with troops for its defense, as that ten thousand men descending from the clouds, might not in many places do an infinite deal of mischief, before a force could be brought together to repel them?

Most people return small favors, acknowledge medium ones and repay greater ones - with ingratitude.

Serving God is doing good to man, but praying is thought an easier service and therefore more generally chosen.

The second vice is lying, the first is running in debt.

Those who are fear'd, are hated.