We constantly change the world, even by our inaction. Therefore, let us change it responsibly.

Nothing brings more pain than too much pleasure; nothing more bondage than too much liberty.

The happy State of Matrimony is, undoubtedly, the surest and most lasting Foundation of Comfort and Love . . . the Cause of all good Order in the World, and what alone preserves it from the utmost Confusion.

Since thou are not sure of a minute, throw not away an hour.

The discontented man finds no easy chair.

Lawyers, Preachers, and Tomtits Eggs, there are more of them hatch'd than come to perfection.

Reading was the only amusement I allowed myself