Nothing preaches better than the act.
The second vice is lying, the first is running in debt.
Finding myself to exist in the world, I believe I shall, in some shape or other, always exist.
What good shall I do this day?
The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you’re finished.
I have lived a long time, sir, and the longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth – that God governs in the affairs of men.
He that drinks his Cyder alone, let him catch his Horse alone.
Learn of the skillful; he that teaches himself, has a fool for his master.
I consent Sir, to this Constitution because I expect no better, and because I am not sure, that it is not the best.
He that goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing.
Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy.
The ordaining of laws in favor of one part of the nation, to the prejudice and oppression of another, is certainly the most erroneous and mistaken policy. An equal dispensation of protection, rights, privileges, and advantages, is what every part is entitled to, and ought to enjoy.
A single man has not nearly the value he would have in a state of union. He is an incomplete animal. He resembles the odd half of a pair of scissors.
He that pursues two hares at once, does not catch one and lets the other go.
Silence – Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
I think vital religion has always suffered when orthodoxy is more regarded than virtue. The scriptures assure me that at the last day we shall not be examined on what we thought but what we did.
I cannot conceive otherwise than that He, the Infinite Father, expects or requires no worship or praise from us, but that He is even infinitely above it.
I think opinions should be judged by their influences and effects; and if a man holds none that tend to make him less virtuous or more vicious, it may be concluded that he holds none that are dangerous, which I hope is the case with me.
If you want something done, ask a busy person.
Think of these things, whence you came, where you are going, and to whom you must account.