I follow a more easy, and, in my opinion, a wiser course, namely--to inveigh against the levity of the female sex, their fickleness, their double-dealing, their rotten promises, their broken faith, and, finally, their want of judgment in bestowing their affections.

Every man was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

Don't put too fine a point to your wit for fear it should get blunted.

What is bought is cheaper than a gift.

The good governor should have a broken leg and keep at home.

Great persons are able to do great kindnesses.

Thou camest out of thy mother's belly without government, thou hast liv'd hitherto without government, and thou mayst be carried to thy long home without government, when it shall please the Lord. How many people in this world live without government, yet do well enough, and are well look'd upon?