Neither great nor good things were ever attained without loss and hardships. Those that would reap and not labour, must faint with the wind, and perish in disappointments; but an hair of my head shall not fall, without the providence of my Father that is over all.

Neither despise nor oppose what thou dost not understand.

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

You are Englishmen; mind your privileges, give not away your right.

The country life is to be preferred, for there we see the works of God; but in cities little else but the works of men. And the one makes a better subject for contemplation than the other.

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

Men are generally more careful of the breed of their horses and dogs than of their children.