I would not give half a guinea to live under one form of government other than another. It is of no moment to the happiness of an individual.
Anger is never without an argument, but seldom with a good one.
He that leaveth nothing to chance will do few things ill, but he will do very few things.
Hope is generally a wrong guide, though it is good company along the way.
Men are not hanged for stealing horses, but that horses may not be stolen.