Industry and frugality, as the means of procuring wealth . . . thereby [secures] virtue, it being more difficult for a man in want to act always honestly. . . .

Take time for all things.

None but the well-bred man knows how to confess a fault, or acknowledge himself in an error.

Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.

I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong.

There is always room for the man of force.

An honest Man will receive neither Money nor Praise that is not his due.