While the path to wealth is clearly marked, few are willing to adapt themselves to the modest discipline that the journey requires. Instead, most choose the shinier track of debt-driven consumption, which they find further along is covered in vines and thorns.

The early morning has gold in its mouth.

He that hath a trade hath an estate; and he that hath a calling hath a place of profit and honor. A ploughman on his legs is higher than a gentleman on his knees.

What good shall I do this day?

In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.

Most men die from the neck up at age twenty-five because they stop dreaming.

Speak and speed: the close mouth catches no flies.