Believe none of what you hear and half of what you see.

A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contently.

I wish the bald eagle had not been chosen as the representative of our country; he is a bird of bad moral character; like those among men who live by sharping and robbing, he is generally poor, and often very lousy. The turkey is a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America.

The expenses required to prevent a war are much lighter than those that will, if not prevented, be absolutely necessary to maintain it.

Much Virtue in Herbs, little in Men.

Where there's marriage without love, there will be love without marriage.

People who are wrapped up in themselves make small packages.