We may give advice, but we cannot give conduct.
A fine genius in his own country is like gold in the mine.
Never take a wife till thou hast a house (and a fire) to put her in.
The tongue offends and the ears get the cuffing
Take heed of the Vinegar of sweet Wine, and the Anger of Good-nature.
Diligence is the mother of good luck, and God gives all things to industry. Work while it is called today, for you know not how much you may be hindered by tomorrow. One today is worth two tomorrows; never leave that till tomorrow which you can do to-day.