He that waits upon fortune, is never sure of a dinner.

The good or ill hap of a good or ill life, is the good or ill choice of a good or ill wife.

E'er you remark another's sin, bid your own conscience look within.

When the well is dry, people know the worth of water. [so appreciate what you have while you have it]

Hot things, sharp things, sweet things, cold things All rot the teeth, and make them look like old things.

I made the greater progress, from that clearness of head and quicker apprehension which generally attend temperance in eating and drinking.

I have heard that nothing gives an Author so great Pleasure, as to find his works respectfully quoted by other learned authors.