Money never made a man happy yet, nor will it. There is nothing in its nature to produce happiness. The more a man has, the more he wants. Instead of its filling a vacuum, it makes one. If it satisfies one want, it doubles and trebles that want another way. That was a true proverb of the wise man, rely upon it; Better is little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure, and trouble therewith.

When you are in debt, then you are a slave.

Pride is said to be the last vice the good man gets clear of.

La pereza anda tan despacio que la pobreza no tarda en alcanzarla.

You can't tell anyone anything. You have to teach people for them to remember. Let the person experience what you are teaching and they will learn.

I have found Christian dogma unintelligible.

I made the greater progress, from that clearness of head and quicker apprehension which generally attend temperance in eating and drinking.