Knowledge of those unalterable Relations which Providence has ordained that every thing should bear to every other...To these we should conform in good Earnest; and not think to force Nature, and the whole Order of her System, by a Compliance with our Pride, and Folly, to conform to our artificial Regulations.

Economy is a distributive virtue, and consists not in saving but in selection.

Gambling is a principle inherent in human nature.

True humility-the basis of the Christian system-is the low but deep and firm foundation of all virtues.

Wars are just to those to whom they are necessary.

Mere parsimony is not economy. Expense, and great expense, may be an essential part in true economy.

Liberty must be limited in order to be possessed.