Without industry and frugality, nothing will do; with them, everything.

Rather go to bed with out dinner than to rise in debt.

Those renowned generals [Alexander and Caesar] received more faithful service, and performed greater actions by means of the love their soldiers bore them, than they could possibly have done, if instead of being beloved and respected they had been hated and feared by those they commanded.

Creditors have better memories than debtors.

Don't cry over spilled milk

A word to the wise is enough, and many words won't fill a bushel.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.