The way to secure peace is to be prepared for war. They that are on their guard, and appear ready to receive their adversaries, are in much less danger of being attacked, than the supine, secure, and negligent.

Great talkers, little doers.

Who is rich? He that rejoices in his portion.

Two passions have powerful influence on the affairs of men: the love of power and the love of money.

He that lives upon hope will die fasting.

Let honesty and industry be thy constant companions, and spend one penny less than thy clear gains; then shall thy pocket begin to thrive; creditors will not insult, nor want oppress, nor hungerness bite, nor nakedness freeze thee

Lose no time; be always employed in something useful.