Peace can only be secured by justice; never by force of arms.

The only fountain in the wilderness of life, where man drinks of water totally unmixed with bitterness, is that which gushes for him in the calm and shady recess of domestic life.

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.

Choose a friend as thou dost a wife, till death separate you.

Never chide with anger, but instruction.

There is a truth and beauty in rhetoric; but it oftener serves ill turns than good ones.

Only trust thyself, and another shall not betray thee.