Those who in quarrels interpose, must often wipe a bloody nose.

My List of Virtues contain'd at first but twelve: But a Quaker Friend having kindly inform'd me that I was generally thought proud; that my Pride show'd itself frequently in Conversation; that I was not content with being in the right when discussing any Point, but was overbearing & rather insolent; of which he convinc'd me by mentioning several Instances; - I determined endeavouring to cure myself ..., and I added Humility to my List, giving an extensive Meaning to the Word.

When men and woman die, as poets sung, his heart's the last part moves, her last, the tongue.

The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.

Not to oversee workmen is to leave them your purse open.

He that speaks ill of the mare will buy her.

Those who govern, having much business on their hands, do not generally like to take the trouble of considering and carrying into execution new projects. The best public measures are therefore seldom adopted from previous wisdom, but forced by the occasion.