Wise men learn by others' harms, fools scarcely by their own.

Quacks are the greatest liars in the world except their patients.

Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy. At least, you will by such conduct, stand the best chance for such consequences.

Men differ daily about things which are subject to sense, is it likely then they should agree about things invisible.

The most trifling actions that affect a man's credit are to be regarded. The sound of your hammer at five in the morning, or at nine at night, heard by a creditor, makes him easy six months longer; but if he sees you at the billiard-table, or hears your voice at a tavern, when you should be at work, he sends for his money the next day.

The honest Man takes Pains, and then enjoys Pleasures; the knave takes Pleasure, and then suffers Pains.

When will mankind be convinced and agree to settle their difficulties by arbitration?