We must use a good deal of economy in our wood, never cutting down new, where we can make the old do.

The darker the berry, the sweeter the juice.

Never [enter] into dispute or argument with another. I never yet saw an instance of one of two disputants convincing the other by argument. I have seen many on their getting warm, becoming rude and shooting one another.

In a virtuous and free state, no rewards can be so pleasing to sensible minds, as those which include the approbation of our fellow citizens. My great pain is, lest my poor endeavours should fall short of the kind expectations of my country.

Easter was when they nailed Him to the cross. And He never said a mumbling word.

The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money.

If I had to choose between government and a free press, I would choose a free press.