Most people die at 25 and aren’t buried until they’re 75.
Speak ill of no man, but speak all the good you know of everybody.
Be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing.
Since thou art not sure of a minute, throw not away an hour.
Life's tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late.
Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man.
Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sun-dial in the shade?
He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.
Vice knows she's ugly, so puts on her mask.
Creditors have better memories than debtors.
Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
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