But the eyes of other people are the eyes that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither fine clothes, fine houses nor fine furniture.

The Sting of a reproach, is the Truth of it.

Reckless youth makes rueful age.

Sloth makes all things difficult, but industry all easy; and he that riseth late must trot all day, and shall scarce overtake his business at night; while laziness travels so slowly, that poverty soon overtakes him.

Philosophy as well as foppery often changes fashion.

Common sense without education, is better than education without common sense.

Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried with fewer tensions and more tolerance.