We are too careless of posterity; not considering that as they are, so the next generation will be.

Wherefore, brethren, let us be careful neither to out-go our guide, nor yet loiter behind him; since he that makes haste, may miss his way, and he that stays behind, lose his guide.

Charity is ... a universal remedy against discord, and an holy cement for mankind.

It were happy if we studied nature more in natural things; and acted according to nature, whose rules are few, plain, and most reasonable.

A man in business must put up many affronts if he loves his own quiet.

Interest has the security, though not the virtue of a principle. As the world goes, it is the surest side; for men daily leave both relations and religion to follow it.

It is safer to learn than teach; and who conceals his opinion has nothing to answer for.