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

Men of integrity are generally pretty obstinate, in adhering to an opinion once adopted.

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

Never esteem men on account of their riches or their station. Respect goodness, find it where you may.

Norwich is a very fine city, and the castle, which stands in the middle of it, on a hill, is truly majestic.

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.

A couple of flitches of bacon are worth fifty thousand Methodist sermons and religious tracts. They are great softeners of temper and promoters of domestic harmony.