There seems to be three ways for a nation to acquire wealth: the first is by war...this is robbery; the second by commerce, which is generally cheating; the third by agriculture, the only honest way.

In prosperous fortunes be modest and wise, The greatest may fall, and the lowest may rise: But insolent People that fall in disgrace, Are wretched and nobody pities their Case.

By playing at Chess then, we may learn: First: Foresight... Second: Circumspection... Third: Caution...And lastly, we learn by Chess the habit of not being discouraged by present bad appearances in the state of our affairs, the habit of hoping for a favorable chance, and that of persevering in the secrets of resources

Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.

Then plough deep while sluggards sleep, and you shall have corn to sell and to keep.

As Pride increases, Fortune declines.

Most people return small favors, acknowledge medium ones and repay greater ones - with ingratitude.