“ Those who govern, having much business on their hands, do not generally like to take the trouble of considering and carrying into execution new projects. The best public measures are therefore seldom adopted from previous wisdom, but forced by the occasion. ”

“ Some people die at 25 and aren't buried until 75. ”

“ The first mistake in public business is the going into it. ”

“ It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it. ”

“ Laws too gentle are seldom obeyed too severe, seldom executed. ”

“ Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn. ”

“ Take time for all things: great haste makes great waste. ”

“ In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. ”

“ Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. ”

“ Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. ”