Budget thy expenses that thou mayest have coins to pay for thy necessities, to pay for thy enjoyments, and to gratify thy worthwhile desires without spending more than nine-tenths of thy earnings.

If I set for myself a task, be it so trifling, I shall see it through. How else shall I have confidence in myself to do important things?

Desires must be simple and definite. They defeat their own purpose should they be too many, too confusing, or beyond a man's training to accomplish

If you desire to help thy friend, do so in a way that will not bring thy friend's burdens upon thyself.

We are more apt to change our minds when right than wrong.

Action will lead you forward to the success you desire.

Gold cometh gladly and in increasing quantity to any man who will put by not less than one-tenth of his earnings to create an estate for his future and that of his family.