We have no poor houses in the Colonies, and if we had, we would have no one to put in them, as in the Colonies there is not a single unemployed man, no poor and no vagabonds.

In short, the way to wealth, if you desire it, is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two works, industry and frugality.

When the well is dry, people know the worth of water. [so appreciate what you have while you have it]

No employment can be managed without arithmetic, no mechanical invention without geometry.

There will be plenty of time to sleep once you are dead

Get what you can, and what you get hold; 'tis the Stone that will turn all your Lead into Gold.

The most acceptable service of God is doing good to man.