O Lazy bones! Dost thou think God would have given thee arms and legs, if he had not design'd thou should'st use them?

He who gives up freedom for safety deserves neither.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Who is rich? He that rejoices in his portion.

The things which hurt, instruct.

Fools need advice most, but wise men only are the better for it.

Teach your child to hold his tongue; he'll learn fast enough to speak.