The second vice is lying, the first is running in debt.

Dangerous, therefore, is it to take shelter under a tree, during a thunder-gust. It has been fatal to many, both men and beasts.

There is scarce a king in a hundred who would not, if he could, follow the example of Pharoah - get first all the people's money, then all their lands, and then make them and their children servants forever.

Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?

Private property...is the creature of society and is subject to the calls of that society even to the last farthing.

Nor eye in a letter, nor hand in a purse, nor ear in the secret of another.

You will observe with concern how long a useful truth may be known, and exist, before it is generally received and practiced on.