My List of Virtues contain'd at first but twelve: But a Quaker Friend having kindly inform'd me that I was generally thought proud; that my Pride show'd itself frequently in Conversation; that I was not content with being in the right when discussing any Point, but was overbearing & rather insolent; of which he convinc'd me by mentioning several Instances; - I determined endeavouring to cure myself ..., and I added Humility to my List, giving an extensive Meaning to the Word.

Let every one ascertain his special business and calling, and then stick to it if he wants to be successful.

The sleeping fox catches no poultry.

Two dry Sticks will burn a green One.

Don't halloo until you're out of the wood.

Do good to thy friend to keep him, to thy enemy to gain him.

He who is in love with himself has no rivals.