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.

Hot things, sharp things, sweet things, cold things All rot the teeth, and make them look like old things.

Masonic labor is purely a labor of love. He who seeks to draw Masonic wages in gold and silver will be disappointed. The wages of a Mason are in the dealings with one another; sympathy begets sympathy, kindness begets kindness, helpfulness begets helpfulness, and these are the wages of a Mason.

He that hath a Trade, hath an Estate.

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

The things which hurt, instruct.

He that steals the old man's supper does him no wrong.