To get the bad customs of a country changed and new ones, though better, introduced, it is necessary first to remove the prejudices of the people, enlighten their ignorance, and convince them that their interests will be promoted by the proposed changes; and this is not the work of a day.

Acquire Riches by Industry and Frugality.

Every pot must sit on its own bottom.

Human happiness comes not from infrequent pieces of good fortune, but from the small improvements to daily life.

Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.

Love of country is the Mason's deed; world citizenship is his thought.

He that goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing.