The foundation of all happiness in thinking rightly.

Chess is so interesting in itself, as not to need the view of gain to induce engaging in it; and thence it is never played for money

Oh the wonderful knowledge to be found in the stars. Even the smallest things are written there ... if you had but skill to read.

The only time not wasted is wasted time.

Be sober and temperate, and you will be healthy.

Use now and then a little Exercise a quarter of an Hour before Meals, as to swing a Weight, or swing your Arms about with a small Weight in each Hand; to leap, or the like, for that stirs the Muscles of the Breast.

In short, the way to wealth, if you desire it, is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two works, industry and frugality.