Energy and persistence conquer all things.

Men's minds do not die with their bodies but are made more happy or miserable after this life according to their actions.

Evils come not, then our fears are vain; And if they do fear but augments the pain.

Diligence is the mother of good luck.

It is the duty of mankind on all suitable occasions to acknowledge their dependence on the Divine Being.

If you teach a poor young man to shave himself, and keep his razor in order, you may contribute more to the happiness of his life than in giving him a thousand guineas. This sum may be soon spent, the regret only remaining of having foolishly consumed it; but in the other case, he escapes the frequent vexation of waiting for barbers, and of their sometimes dirty fingers, offensive breaths, and dull razors.

The one who fails to prepare is preparing to fail.