What is best for people is what they do for themselves.
I early found that when I worked for myself alone, myself alone worked for me; but when I worked for others also, others worked also for me.
In order for three people to keep a secret, two must be dead.
Mankind naturally and generally love to be flatter'd.
Neglect mending a small fault and 'twill soon be a great one.
The way to be safe is never to be secure.