There is much difference between imitating a good man, and counterfeiting him.
There have been as great Souls unknown to fame as any of the most famous.
There cannot be a stronger natural right than that of a man’s making the best profit he can of the natural produce of his lands.
There are three Things extreamly hard, Steel, a Diamond and to know one’s self.
There are three faithful friends, an old wife, an old dog, and ready money.
There are no fools so troublesome as those that have wit.
The World is full of fools and faint hearts; and yet every one has courage enough to bear the misfortunes, and wisdom enough to manage the Affairs of his neighbour.
The Way to see by Faith, is to shut the Eye of Reason: The Morning Daylight appears plainer when you put out your Candle.
The Use of Money is all the Advantage there is in having Money.
The Tongue offends, and the Ears get the Cuffing.
The Sun never repents of the good he does, nor does he ever demand a recompence.
The poor have little, beggars none, the rich too much, enough not one.