Would Thou Confound Thy Enemy, Be Good

History Affords Us Many Instances Of The Ruin Of States, By The Prosecution Of Measures Ill Suited To The Temper And Genius Of Their People. The Ordaining Of Laws In Favor Of One Part Of The Nation, To The Prejudice And Oppression Of Another, Is Certainly The Most Erroneous And Mistaken Policy. ... These Measures Never Fail To Create Great And Violent Jealousies And Animosities Between The People Favored And The People Oppressed; Whence A Total Separation Of Affections, Interests, Political Obligations, And All Manner Of Connections, By Which The Whole State Is Weakened.

Wink At Small Faults; Remember Thou Hast Great Ones.

Pride Breakfasted With Plenty, Dined With Poverty, And Supped With Infamy.

Industry And Patience Are The Surest Means Of Plenty.

Great Beauty, Great Strength, And Great Riches Are Really And Truly Of No Great Use; A Right Heart Exceeds All