From a child I was fond of reading, and all the little money that came into my hands was ever laid out in books.

When you're testing to see how deep water is, never use two feet.

Write to Please Yourself. When You write to Please Others You end up Pleasing No one.

Eyes and Priests Bear no Jests.

Wherever desirable superfluities are imported, industry is excited, and thereby plenty is produced. Were only necessaries permitted to be purchased, men would work no more than was necessary for that purpose.

Nothing preaches better than the act.

A false friend and a shadow attend only while the sun shines.