In matters of religion and matrimony I never give any advice; because I will not have anybody's torments in this world or the next laid to my charge.

Firmness of purpose is one of the best instruments of success.

If we do not plant knowledge when young, it will give us no shade when we are old.

Never write down your speeches beforehand; if you do, you may perhaps be a good declaimer, but will never be a debater.

Pocket all your knowledge with your watch, and never pull it out in company unless desired.

Let us not only scatter benefits, but even strew flowers for our fellow-travellers, in the rugged ways of this wretched world.

A wise man will live as much within his wit as within his income.