Proclaim not all thou knowest, all thou knowest, all thou hast, nor all thou cans't.
Gaining money by my industry and frugality, I lived very agreeably. . . .
I think opinions should be judged by their influences and effects; and if a man holds none that tend to make him less virtuous or more vicious, it may be concluded that he holds none that are dangerous, which I hope is the case with me.
Creditors are a superstitious sect, great observers of set days and times.
Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily cracked, and never well mended.
Then plough deep while sluggards sleep, and you shall have corn to sell and to keep.