He that serves God for Money, will serve the Devil for better Wages.

Men are not to be judged by their looks, habits, and appearances; but by the character of their lives and conversations, and by their works.

He that would live clear of envy must lay his finger on his mouth, and keep his hand out of the ink-pot.

Intemperate wits will spare neither friend nor foe, and make themselves the common enemies of mankind.

Imperfections would not be half so much taken notice of, if vanity did not make proclamation of them.

It is not the place, nor the condition, but the mind alone what it compares its situation to that can make anyone happy or miserable. Compare it to something better - result envy, frustration and sadness. Compare it to something worse - relief, gratitude and happiness.

Pretences go a great way with men that take fair words and magisterial looks for current payment.