Man will do many things to get himself loved, he will do all things to get himself envied.

All religions issue bibles again Satan, and say the most injurious things against him, but we never hear his side.

The rule is perfect: in all matters of opinion our adversaries are insane.

...many foolish persons, wanderers from other parts, have the vain fashion of graving their names and the obscure places whence they come, upon its stones, which is silly and marketh the doer for a fool.

We adore titles and heredities in our hearts and ridicule them with our mouths. This is our democratic privilege.

A sound heart is a surer guide than an ill-trained conscience.

Life is short. Forgive quickly, kiss slowly and love truly.