Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor.

Passion governs, and she never governs wisely.

What good shall I do this day?

I believe ... that the soul of man is immortal and will be treated with justice in another life, respecting its conduct in this.

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.

There is nothing wrong with retirement as long as one doesn't allow it to interfere with one's work.

Women and wine, game and deceit, make the wealth small, and the want great