[ After the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention, when asked by a woman, “Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?” :] A republic, if you can keep it.

[ Responding to skepticism about the usefulness of the first balloon flights :] What good is a new-born baby?

8th and lastly. They are so grateful!!

A benevolent man should allow a few faults in himself, to keep his friends in countenance.

A countryman between two lawyers is like a fish between two cats.

A democracy is two wolves and a small lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Freedom under a constitutional republic is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.

A fat kitchen, a lean will.

A good conscience is a continual Christmas.

A lie stands on one leg, truth on two.

A life of leisure and a life of laziness are two different things.