"Let me add, that only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters."

"Many a man thinks he is buying pleasure, when he is only buying himself trouble."

"Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship."

"He that has a wife and children, has given hostages to fortune."

"Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead."