A Little Religion, And A Little Honesty,

Look Before, Or You'll Find Yourself Behind.

I Think That Humanity Brings Much Misery On Itself By The False Value They Put On Things.

Gentlemen, I Have Lived A Long Time And Am Convinced That God Governs In The Affairs Of Men. If A Sparrow Cannot Fall To The Ground Without His Notice, Is It Probable That An Empire Can Rise Without His Aid? I Move That Prayer Imploring The Assistance Of Heaven Be Held Every Morning Before We Proceed To Business.

History Will Also Give Occasion To Expatiate On The Advantage Of Civil Orders And Constitutions; How Men And Their Properties Are Protected By Joining In Societies And Establishing Government; Their Industry Encouraged And Rewarded, Arts Invented, And Life Made More Comfortable; The Advantages Of Liberty, Mischiefs Of Licentiousness, Benefits Arising From Good Laws And A Due Execution Of Justice. Thus May The First Principles Of Sound Politics Be Fixed In The Minds Of Youth.

Keep Your Eyes Wide Open Before Marriage, Half Shut Afterwards.