Poverty often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue; it is hard for an empty bag to stand upright.
He gives twice that gives soon, i.e., he will soon be called to give again.
Don't think so much of your own Cunning, as to forget other Men's; a Cunning Man is overmatched by a cunning Man and a Half.
Speak ill of no man, but speak all the good you know of everybody.
To be proud of virtue, is to poison yourself with the Antidote.
I believe ... that the soul of man is immortal and will be treated with justice in another life, respecting its conduct in this.