The wisdom of nations lies in their proverbs which are brief and pithy.
The smaller the drink the clearer the head.
The smaller the drink the clearer the head and the cooler the blood.
Only trust thyself, and another shall not betray thee.
To be furious in religion is to be irreligiously religious.
The jealous are troublesome to others, but a torment to themselves.
Patience and Diligence, like faith, remove mountains.
Avoid popularity; it has many snares, and no real benefit.
For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity.
Rarely promise, but, if lawful, constantly perform.
The jealous are troublesome to others but torment to themselves.
He who is taught to live upon little owes more to his father's wisdom than he who has a great deal left him does to his father's care.
He that does good for good's sake seeks neither praise nor reward though sure of both at last.
No pain no palm no thorns no throne no gall no glory no cross no crown.
Some are so very studious of learning what was done by the ancients that they know not how to live with the moderns.
Justice is the insurance which we have on our lives and property. Obedience is the premium which we pay for it.
I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore there can be any kindness I can show or any good thing I can do to any fellow human being let me do it now.
A wise neuter joins with neither but uses both as his honest interest leads him.
I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore there be any kindness I can show or any good thing I can do for any fellow being let me do it now ... as I shall not pass this way again.
Humility and knowledge in poor clothes excel pride and ignorance in costly attire.