"The only way to retrieve the credit of the nation, is to pay off the public debts."

"The choicest productions of wit, are spoiled by the too much relish of the author."

"The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not."

"I am not fond of giving advice, but when I do, I expect it to be taken."

"Promises and pie-crusts are made to be broken."