A miser grows rich by seeming poor. An extravagant man grows poor by seeming rich.

Trifles discover a character, more than actions of importance.

Modesty makes large amends for the pain it gives those who labor under it, by the prejudice it affords every worthy person in their favor.

The regard one shows economy, is like that we show an old aunt who is to leave us something at last.

Amid the most mercenary ages it is but a secondary sort of admiration that is bestowed upon magnificence.

A fool and his words are soon parted.

I trimmed my lamp, consumed the midnight oil.