For men who had easily endured hardship, danger and difficult uncertainty, leisure and riches, though in some ways desirable, proved burdensome and a source of grief.

To someone seeking power, the poorest man is the most useful.

They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.

The soul is the captain and ruler of the life of morals.

Before you act consider; when you have considered, tis fully time to act.

Few men desire liberty: The majority are satisfied with a just master.

Small communities grow great through harmony, great ones fall to pieces through discord.