In those things toward which we exerted our best endeavors we succeeded.

Without wisdom, gold is quickly lost by those who have it.

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.

Wealth that stays to give enjoyment and satisfaction to its owner comes gradually, because it is a child born of knowledge and persistent purpose.

You've learned the lessons well. You first learned to live on less than you earn. Next you learned to seek advice from those who are competent. Lastly, you've learned to make gold work for you.

A lean purse is easier to cure than to endure.

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