We hear of the conversion of water into wine at the marriage in Cana as of a miracle. But this conversion is, through the goodness of God, made every day before our eyes. Behold the rain which descends from heaven upon our vineyards, and which incorporates itself with the grapes, to be changed into wine; a constant proof that God loves us, and loves to see us happy.

God helps them that help themselves.

I've striven my whole life for humility, but if I'd ever achieved it, I'd probably be pretty damn proud of that.

Idle hands are the devil's playthings.

If you would know the value of money, go and try to borrow some.

Where sense is wanting, everything is wanting.

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