Good moral character is the first essential in a man.
To place any dependence upon militia, is, assuredly, resting upon a broken staff.
Give not advice without being asked, and when desired, do it briefly.
It is in vain, I perceive, to look for ease and happiness in a world of troubles.
Sleep not when others speak, sit not when others stand, speak not when you should hold your peace, walk not when others stop.
Democratical States must always feel before they can see: it is this that makes their Governments slow, but the people will be right at last.