All to whom want is terrible, upon whatever principle, ought to think themselves obliged to learn the sage maxims of our parsimonious ancestors, and attain the salutary arts of contracting expense; for without economy none can be rich, and with it few can be poor.

Of those that spin out trifles and die without a memorial, many flatter themselves with high opinions of their own importance, and imagine that they are every day adding some improvement to human life.

Indolence is the devil's cushion.

Frugality may be termed the daughter of Prudence, the sister of Temperance, and the parent of Liberty.

A man in a jail has more room, better food, and commonly better company

Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.

Self-love is a busy prompter.