A little neglect may breed great mischief.

Before you consult your fancy, consult your purse.

Be studious in your profession, and you will be learned. Be industrious and frugal, and you will be rich. Be sober and temperate, and you will be healthy. Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy.

Truth and sincerity have a certain distinguishing native lustre about them which cannot be perfectly counterfeited; they are like fire and flame, that cannot be painted.

Keep flax from fire, and youth from gaming.

An undutiful daughter will prove an unmanageable wife.

I would rather have it said, 'He lived usefully,' than, 'He died rich.'