Keep Conscience Clear, Then Never Fear.

Half-wits Talk Much, But Say Little.

Alas, I Know If I Ever Became Truly Humble, I Would Be Proud Of It.

The Next Thing Most Like Living One's Life Over Again Seems To Be A Recollection Of That Life, And To Make That Recollection As Durable As Possible By Putting It Down In Writing.

What You Would Seem To Be, Be Really.

Those Who Govern, Having Much Business On Their Hands, Do Not Generally Like To Take The Trouble Of Considering And Carrying Into Execution New Projects. The Best Public Measures Are Therefore Seldom Adopted From Previous Wisdom, But Forced By The Occasion.