Look round the habitable world, how few Know their own good, or, knowing it, pursue!

Let me resolve to be virtuous, that I may be happy, that I may please Him, who is delighted to see me happy. Amen.

The honest Man takes Pains, and then enjoys Pleasures; the knave takes Pleasure, and then suffers Pains.

All who think cannot but see there is a sanction like that of religion which binds us in partnership in the serious work of the world.

I made the greater progress, from that clearness of head and quicker apprehension which generally attend temperance in eating and drinking.

Lost time is never found again.

The best investment is in the tools of one's own trade.