Remember this Saying, 'That the good Paymaster is Lord of another Man's Purse.' He that is known to pay punctually and exactly to the Time he promises, may at any Time, and on any Occasion, raise all the Money his Friends can spare.

All wars are follies, very expensive and very mischievous ones.

I never turned to drink. It seemed to turn to me.

Idleness is the Dead Sea that swallows all virtues. Be active in business, that temptation may miss her aim; the bird that sits is easily shot.

He that won't be counseled can't be helped.

One today is worth two tomorrows.

Praise to the undeserving is severe satire.