Some people have food, but no appetite; others have an appetite, but no food. I have both. The Lord be praised.
Work hard, trust in God, and keep your bowels open.
The State, in choosing men to serve it, takes no notice of their opinions. If they be willing faithfully to serve it, that satisfies.
Subtlety may deceive you; integrity never will.
A man-of-war is the best ambassador.
Do not trust the cheering, for those persons would shout as much if you or I were going to be hanged.