Let honesty and industry be thy constant companions, and spend one penny less than thy clear gains; then shall thy pocket begin to thrive; creditors will not insult, nor want oppress, nor hungerness bite, nor nakedness freeze thee

Certainlie these things agree, The Priest, the Lawyer, & Death all three: Death takes both the weak and the strong. The lawyer takes from both right and wrong, And the priest from living and dead has his Fee.

If thou hast wit and learning, add to it wisdom and modesty.

Never ruin an apology with an excuse.

If you know how to spend less than you get, you have the philosopher's stone.

Are you angry that others disappoint you? Remember you cannot depend upon yourself.

I was surprised to find myself so much fuller of Faults than I had imagined, but I had the Satisfaction of seeing them diminish.