If you would know the value of money; go, and try to borrow some! For, he that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing! and indeed, so does he that lends to such people, when he goes to get it in again!

When Wine enters, out goes the Truth.

Money makes money. And the money that makes money makes more money.

Fear God, and your enemies will fear you.

The best investment is in the tools of one's own trade.

Some books we read, tho' few there are that hit the happy point where wisdom joins with wit.

How can any Action be meritorious of Praise or Dispraise, Reward or Punishment, when the natural Principle of Self-Love is the only and the irresistible Motive to it?