If time be of all things the most precious, wasting time must be, as Poor Richard says, “the greatest prodigality'; since, as he elsewhere tells us, 'Lost time is never found again'; and 'What we call time enough always proves little enough'. Let us then up and be doing, and doing to the purpose; so by diligence shall we do more with less perplexity.

Gaining money by my industry and frugality, I lived very agreeably. . . .

A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contently.

There are three faithful friends - an old wife, an old dog, and ready money.

The most exquisite folly is made of wisdom spun too fine.

For the best return on your money, pour your purse into your head.

The Honey is sweet, but the Bee has a Sting.