The language of women should be luminous, but not voluminous.

Earth is here so kind, that just tickle her with a hoe and she laughs with a harvest.

There are a good many pious people who are as careful of their religion as of their best service of china, only using it on holy occasions, for fear it should get chipped or flawed in working-day wear.

Fix yourself upon the wealthy. In a word, take this for a golden rule through life: Never, never have a friend that is poorer than yourself.

Don't buy a single vote more than necessary.

The blackest of fluid is used as an agent to enlighten the world.

Quality, not quantity, is my measure.