It is common to overlook what is near by keeping the eye fixed on something remote.

A vow is a snare for sin

No man can perform so little as not to have reason to congratulate himself on his merits, when he beholds the multitude that live in total idleness, and have never yet endeavoured to be useful.

The law is the last result of human wisdom acting upon human experience for the benefit of the public.

It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time.

Prosperity's right hand is industry and her left hand is frugality.

Curiosity is the thirst of the soul.