Twas an unhappy Division that has been made between Faith and Works; though in my Intellect I may divide them, just as in the Candle I know there is both Light and Heat. But yet, put out the Candle, and they are both gone.

We look after religion as the butcher did after his knife, when he had it in his mouth.

Abundance consists not alone in material possession, but in an uncovetous spirit.

Money makes a man laugh.

A wise man should never resolve upon anything, at least, never let the world know his resolution, for if he cannot reach that he is ashamed.

Ignorance of the law excuses no man; not that all men know the law, but because 'tis an excuse every man will plead, and no man can tell how to refute him.

Philosophy is nothing but discretion.