It is by attempting to reach the top at a single leap that so much misery is caused in the world.

Nothing is so well calculated to produce a death-like torpor in the country as an extended system of taxation and a great national debt.

From a very early age I had imbibed the opinion that it was every man's duty to do all that lay in his power to leave his country as good as he had found it.

I set out as a sort of self-dependent politician. My opinions were my own. I dashed at all prejudices. I scorned to follow anybodyin matter of opinion.... All were, therefore, offended at my presumption, as they deemed it.

The Norfolk people are quick and smart in their motions and their speaking. Very neat and trim in all their farming concerns and very skilful. Their land is good, their roads are level, and the bottom of their soil is dry, to be sure; and these are great advantages; but they are diligent and make the most of everything.

Praise the child, and you make love to the mother.

I defy you to agitate any fellow with a full stomach.