I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.

System to all things is the soul of business. To execute properly and act maturely is the way to conduct it to your advantage.

I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent.

Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.

We must consult our means rather than our wishes.

Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.

A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.