To gain riches is wise; to pay for riches with happiness is foolish.

Riches are a stronghold in the imagination of a rich man.

Listen to your father who begot you, And do not despise your mother when she is old.

A good name is better than precious ointment.

Start with God - the first step in learning is bowing down to God; only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning.

Two are better than one,because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lif' up his fellow, but woe to him that is alone when he falleth, for he hath not another to help him up.

A soft answer breaks the rage, a tough answer encourage the fury.