William Penn

The wisdom of nations lies in their proverbs, which are brief and pithy. Collect and learn them; they are notable measures of directions for human life; you have much in little; they save time in speaking; and upon occasion may be the fullest and safest answer.

Knowledge is the treasure, but judgment is the treasurer of the one who is wise.

Justice is the insurance which we have on our lives and property. Obedience is the premium which we pay for it.

All excess is ill, but drunkenness is of the worst sort. It spoils health, dismounts the mind, and unmans men. It reveals secrets, is quarrelsome, lascivious, impudent, dangerous and bad.

He that has more knowledge than judgment, is made for another man’s use more than his own.

Never marry but for love; but see that thou lovest what is lovely.

[on Michelle] Like a lot of political spouses, the role was thrust upon her. But I always knew she’d be incredible at it, and put her own unique stamp on the job. That’s because who you see is who she is-the brilliant, funny, generous woman who, for whatever reason, agreed to marry me. I think people gravitate to her because they see themselves in her-a dedicated mom, a good friend, and someone who’s not afraid to poke a little fun at herself from time to time.

If you were going to list the 100 most popular things that I have done as president. Being married to Michelle Obama is number one.

Marriage is an alliance entered into by a man who can’t sleep with the window shut, and a woman who can’t sleep with the window open.

A man’s friendships are, like his will, invalidated by marriage – but they are also no less invalidated by the marriage of his friends.

In matrimony, to hesitate is sometimes to be saved.

It is not from reason and prudence that people marry, but from inclination.

Both marriage and death ought to be welcome: The one promises happiness, doubtless the other assures it.

[on Michelle] A dedicated mom, a good friend, and someone who’s not afraid to poke a little fun at herself from time to time

Marriage is the best state for man in general, and every man is a worst man in proportion to the level he is unfit for marriage.

By taking a second wife he pays the highest compliment to the first, by showing that she made him so happy as a married man, that he wishes to be so a second time.

My last divorce was in ’68. What made it come to a head was a promise. See, I had promised her that the next year I wouldn’t work as much. But then I got in trouble with the IRS, and I had to continue working just as much to pay the government. So she said I lied, which is something I never did.

My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you.

What counts in making a happy marriage is not so much how compatible you are but how you deal with incompatibility.

It was a very meaningful ceremony and marriage means a lot to me.

If you treat your wife like a thoroughbred, you’ll never end up with a nag.