Men are subject to various inconveniences merely through lack of a small share of courage, which is a quality very necessary in the common occurrences of life, as well as in a battle. How many impertinences do we daily suffer with great uneasiness, because we have not courage enough to discover our dislike.

If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting.

There is nothing wrong with retirement as long as one doesn't allow it to interfere with one's work.

When you speak to a man, look on his eyes; when he speaks to you, look on his mouth.

In success be moderate.

Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily cracked, and never well mended.

Poverty often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue; it is hard for an empty bag to stand upright.