I have thought that wild flowers might be the alphabet of angels, — whereby they write on hills and fields mysterious truths, which it is not given our fallen nature to understand.

To be humble to superiors is a duty, to equals courtesy, to inferiors nobleness.

Let thy maid servant be faithful, strong, and homely.

Make the best use of both time and money. Add industry and frugal dealings if they pay very well and if you're free to it.

Silence - Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.

Get what you can, and what you get hold; 'tis the Stone that will turn all your Lead into Gold.

Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain - and most fools do.