Sloth, like rust, consumes faster than labor wears, while the used key is always bright.

The wise man draws more advantage from his enemies than the fool from his friends

An education is the investment with the greatest returns.

A child thinks 20 shillings and 20 years can never be spent.

In general, mankind, since the improvement of cookery, eats twice as much as nature requires.

Whoever feels pain in hearing a good character of his neighbor, will feel a pleasure in the reverse. And those who despair to rise in distinction by their virtues, are happy if others can be depressed to a level of themselves.

Moderation in all things - including moderation.