Those who in quarrels interpose, must often wipe a bloody nose.

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

Let thy discontents be thy secrets; if the world knows them 'twill despise thee and increase them.

Idle hands are the devil's playthings.

'Tis true there is much to be done, . . . but stick to it steadily, and you will see great effects, for constant dropping wears away stones . . . and little strokes fell great oaks, as Poor Richard says. . . .

Creditors have better memories than debtors.

If you teach a poor young man to shave himself, and keep his razor in order, you may contribute more to the happiness of his life than in giving him a thousand guineas. This sum may be soon spent, the regret only remaining of having foolishly consumed it; but in the other case, he escapes the frequent vexation of waiting for barbers, and of their sometimes dirty fingers, offensive breaths, and dull razors.