All mankind is divided into three classes: those that are immovable, those that are movable, and those that move.
No gains without pains.
Be studious in your profession, and you will be learned. Be industrious and frugal, and you will be rich.
The best investment is in the tools of one’s own trade.
The securest place is a prison cell, but there is no liberty.
You will observe with concern how long a useful truth may be known, and exist, before it is generally received and practiced on.
When Wine enters, out goes the Truth.
Take a coin from your purse and invest it in your mind. It will come pouring out of your mind and overflow your purse.
Originality is the art of concealing your sources.
God helps them that help themselves.
Believe none of what you hear and half of what you see.
The way to see by Faith is to shut the Eye of Reason.
He that speaks much, is much mistaken.
All wars are follies, very expensive and very mischievous ones.
The borrower is slave to the lender and the debtor to the creditor.
If you want a thing done – go. If not – send.
The man who trades freedom for security does not deserve nor will he ever receive either.
He that would live in peace and at ease must not speak all he knows or all he sees.
A long life may not be good enough, but a good life is long enough.
If you would be loved, love, and be loveable.