Let thy discontents be thy secrets

Mankind are dastardly when they meet with opposition.

I believe that Man is not the most perfect Being but One, rather that as there are many Degrees of Beings his Inferiors, so there are many Degrees of Beings superior to him.

Let thy discontents be thy secrets; if the world knows them 'twill despise thee and increase them.

It's the easiest thing in the world for a man to deceive himself.

The way to wealth depends on just two words, industry and frugality.

Mary's mouth cost her nothing for she never opens it but at others' expense.