Poverty is the step-mother of genius.
It is easy to assume a habit; but when you try to cast it off, it will take skin and all.
He whom prosperity humbles, and adversity strengthens, is the true hero.
Words are often seen hunting for an idea, but ideas are never seen hunting for words.
I've never known an auctioneer to lie unless it was absolutely necessary.
Early genius, like early cabbage, does not head well.