Music furnishes a delightful recreation for the hours of respite from the cares of the day, and lasts us through life.

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

I am not among those who fear the people. They, and not the rich, are our dependence for continued freedom.

When sins are dear to us we are too prone to slide into them again. The act of repentance itself is often sweetened with the thought that it clears our account for a repetition of the same sin.

It has been thought that the people are not competent electors of judges learned in the law. But I do not know this to be true, and, if doubtful, we should follow principle.

Always take hold of things by the smooth handle.

Never spend your money before you have earned it.