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A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle.
All mankind is divided into three classes: those that are immovable, those that are movable, and those that move.
Plough deep while sluggards sleep.
The things of this world take up too much of my time, of which indeed I have too little left, to undertake anything like a reformation in religion.
Revealed religion has no weight with me.
Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom.
Whoever shall introduce into public affairs the principles of primitive Christianity will change the face of the world.
The good will of the governed will be starved if not fed by the good deeds of the governors.
Energy and persistence conquer all things.
Genius is nothing but a greater aptitude for patience.
Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one.
Life's Tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late.
Lost time is never found again.
Many people die at twenty five and aren't buried until they are seventy five.
Be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing.
Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.
You may delay, but time will not.
A learned blockhead is a greater blockhead than an ignorant one.
How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, His precepts!
At twenty years of age the will reigns; at thirty, the wit; and at forty, the judgment.
Time is money.
When in doubt, don't.
Love well, whip well.
Do not fear mistakes.
Death takes no bribes.
Do well by doing good.
Speak little, do much.
Forewarn'd, forearm'd.
In success be moderate.
No gains without pains.
Practice makes perfect.
Industry need not wish.
Life is a kind of chess.
There is no little enemy
Mine is better than ours.
Take time for all things.
The best is the cheapest.
Never contradict anybody.
Hunger is the best pickle.
Applause waits on success.
Bad gains are true losses.
Stand firm, don't flutter!
Hope of gain lessens pain.
The proof of gold is fire.
Little leaks sink the ship.
Honesty is the best policy.
Beware the hobby that eats.
Let the experiment be made.
Man is a tool-making animal
Families ought to be noisy.
