Thrift is of great revenue.

Too much liberty leads both men and nations to slavery.

They are eloquent who can speak low things acutely, and of great things with dignity, and of moderate things with temper.

Nihil est incertius vulgo, nihil obscurius voluntate hominum, nihil fallacius ratione tota comitiorum. (Nothing is more unpredictable than the mob, nothing more obscure than public opinion, nothing more deceptive than the whole political system.)

If only every man would make proper use of his strength and do his utmost, he need never regret his limited ability.

Dogs wait for us faithfully.

Confidence is that feeling by which the mind embarks in great and honorable courses with a sure hope and trust in itself.