"It is a most remarkable thing that the most important events of our lives are often brought about by the most trivial causes."

"The Radicals are a set of men who would pull down everything, and build up nothing."

"Reflect upon your present blessings—of which every man has many—not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some."

"It is a most extraordinary thing that I have never been able to get a moment's peace in my life, without having to pay for it."

"Charity begins at home, and justice begins next door."