The best way to help the poor is to make them uncomfortable in their own poverty.
Let honesty and industry be thy constant companions, and spend one penny less than thy clear gains; then shall thy pocket begin to thrive; creditors will not insult, nor want oppress, nor hungerness bite, nor nakedness freeze thee
Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily cracked, and never well mended.
A false friend and a shadow attend only while the sun shines.
Beauty and folly are old companions.
You must always be prepared. Make sure to look at things from all angles. If you are not prepared you will fail.