"Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others."

"The evil implanted in man by nature spreads so imperceptibly, when the habit of wrong-doing is unchecked, that he himself can set no limit to his shamelessness."

"The more laws, the less justice."

"The shifts of Fortune test the reliability of friends."

"Natural ability without education has more often attained to glory and virtue than education without natural ability."

"A life of peace, purity, and refinement leads to a calm and untroubled old age."

"It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow."

"There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm."

"Three o'clock is always too late or too early for anything you want to do."

"I think that when you invite people to your home, you invite them to yourself."

"Talk low, talk slow, and don't say too much"

"The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord."