In my youth, I traveled much, and I observed in different countries, that the more public provisions were made for the poor, the less they provided for themselves, and of course became poorer. And, on the contrary, the less was done for them, the more they did for themselves, and became richer.

Women and wine, game and deceit, make the wealth small, and the want great

Eat not to dullness, drink not to elevation.

Marry your son when you will, but you daughter when you can.

Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.

Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody.

Not to oversee workmen is to leave them your purse open.