As it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way, the biographer is of great utility, as, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.

There is nothing so useful to man in general, nor so beneficial to particular societies and individuals, as trade. This is that alma mater, at whose plentiful breast all mankind are nourished.

The woman and the soldier who do not defend the first pass will never defend the last.

Thirst teaches all animals to drink, but drunkenness belongs only to man.

Wicked companions invite us to hell.

Riches without charity are nothing worth. They are a blessing only to him who makes them a blessing to others.

Wisdom is the talent of buying virtuous pleasures at the cheapest rate.