Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy..

He that composes himself is wiser than he that composes a book..

A little neglect may breed great mischief. ... For want of a nail, the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe, the horse was lost; for want of a horse, th….

If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting..

Be studious in your profession, and you will be learned. Be industrious and frugal, and you will be rich. Be sober and temperate, and you will be hea….

To the haranguers of the populace among the ancients, succeed among the moderns your writers of political pamphlets and news-papers, and your coffee-….

There are more old drunkards than old doctors..

He that raises a large family does, indeed, while he lives to observe them, stand a broader mark for sorrow; but then he stands a broader mark for pl….

Men are subject to various inconveniences merely through lack of a small share of courage, which is a quality very necessary in the common occurrence….

Many would live by their Wits, but break for want of Stock..

Pity and forbearance should characterize all acts of justice..

Want of care does us more damage than want of knowledge.

You have on hand those things that you need if you have but the wit and wisdom to use them..

A dying man can do nothing easy..

Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody..

He who multiplies riches multiplies cares..

My refusing to eat flesh occasioned an inconveniency, and I was frequently chid for my singularity..

The nearest I can make it out, "Love your Enemies" means, "Hate your Friends".

Proclaim not all thou knowest, all thou knowest, all thou hast, nor all thou cans't..

Keep out of the Sight of Feasts and Banquets as much as may be; for 'tis more difficult to refrain good Cheer, when it's present, than from the Desir….

Old boys have their playthings as well as young ones; the difference is only in the price..