Squeamish stomachs cannot eat without pickles.
The way to wealth is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two words, industry and frugality: that is, waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both. Without industry and frugality nothing will do, and with them everything.
Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily cracked, and never well mended.
The noblest question in the world is: 'What good may I do in it?'
Pay what you owe and you'll know what's your own.
Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy. At least, you will by such conduct, stand the best chance for such consequences.