Passion is the mob of the man, that commits a riot upon his reason.

Always remember to bound thy thoughts to the present occasion.

A good End cannot sanctify evil Means; nor must we ever do Evil, that Good may come of it.

Dislike what deserves it, but never hate: for that is of the nature of malice; which is almost ever to persons, not things, and is one of the blackest qualities sin begets in the soul.

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

Were the superfluities of a nation valued, and made a perpetual tax or benevolence, there would be more alms-houses than poor, schools than scholars, and enough to spare for government besides.

Experience is a safe guide.