Man wants but little here below, Nor wants that little long.
Wealth accumulates, and men decay.
As boys should be educated with temperance, so the first greatest lesson that should be taught them is to admire frugality. It is by the exercise of this virtue alone they can ever expect to be useful members of society.
Some fleeting good, that mocks me with the view.
When a person has no need to borrow they find multitudes willing to lend.
Both wit and understanding are trifles without integrity; it is that which gives value to every character. The ignorant peasant, without fault, is greater than the philosopher with many; for what is genius or courage without a heart?