One says a lot in vain, refusing; The other mainly hears the "No."

He who is plenteously provided for from within needs but little from without.

Accepting good advice means nothing other than to strengthen one's own ability.

It is ever true that he who does nothing for others, does nothing for himself." ~ Goethe

Plunge boldly into the thick of life, and seize it where you will, it is always interesting.

People are so constituted that everybody would rather undertake what they see others do, whether they have an aptitude for it or not.

Whoever would do good in the world, ought not to deal in censure. We ought not to destroy, but rather construct.