Men must be governed by God or they will be ruled by tyrants.

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

Sense shines with double lustre when set in humility.

Knowledge is the treasure, but judgment the treasurer, of a wise man.

The unspoken word never defeats one. What one does not say does not have to be explained.

Never give out while there is hope; but hope not beyond reason, for that shows more desire than judgement.

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