Matthew Hale

The more business one has, the more you are able to accomplish, for you learn to economize your time.

The vanity of loving fine clothes and new fashion, and placing value on ourselves by them is one of the most childish pieces of folly.

It is a sign that your reputation is small and sinking if your own tongue must praise you.

I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.

You have the Roman Catholic Church, the Church of England, the Presbyterians, the Wesleyans, represented in each school, and they are each to take alternate days.

What people don't understand about Sarah Palin is that she is a rancher's wife. From Alberta down to Texas I've known women like that: good common sense, bright and vilified by city people.