That all persons living in this province, who confess and acknowledge the one Almighty and eternal God, to be the Creator, Upholder and Ruler of the world; and that hold themselves obliged in conscience to live peaceably and justly in civil society, shall, in no ways, be molested or prejudiced for their religious persuasion, or practice, in manners of faith and worship, nor shall they be compelled, at any time, to frequent or maintain any religious worship, place or ministry whatever.

Death is but crossing the world, as friends do the seas; they live in one another still.

I have sometimes thought that people are, in a sort, happy, that nothing can put out of countenance with themselves, though they neither have nor merit other people's.

Make few resolutions, but keep them strictly

Death then, being the way and condition of life, we cannot love to live if we cannot bear to die.

Five things are requisite to a good officer — ability, clean hands, despatch, patience, and impartiality.

Avoid popularity; it has many snares, and no real benefit.