"Idleness and pride tax with a heavier hand than kings and governments."
Work
"He that falls in love with himself will have no rivals."
Love
"None preaches better than the ant, and she says nothing."
Inspiration
"Fatigue is the best pillow."
Work
"Much reading is an oppression of the mind."
Education
"Hear reason or she'll make you feel her."
Wisdom
"Everything in moderation, including moderation."
"The longevity of the craftsman is the best warranty."
"God helps those who help themselves."
Perseverance
"Necessity never made a good bargain."
Wisdom
"Be like the sun and others will draw light from you."
Inspiration
"A man is not completely born until he is dead."
Life
"Tell a lie and find a liar."
Truth
"Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor."
Happiness
"If you would persuade, you must appeal to interest rather than intellect."
Leadership
"Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it is."
Courage
"Pardoning the bad is injuring the good."
Justice
"Industry, perseverance, and frugality make fortune."
Success
"Waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both."
Time
"Fear God and your enemies will fear you."
Courage
"Sloth and poverty are twins."
Work
"He that is of the opinion that money will do everything may well be suspected of doing everything for money."
Money
"Since thou art not sure of a minute, throw not away an hour."
Time
"Great good nature without prudence is a great misfortune."
Wisdom
"The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance."
Knowledge
"Writing is easy. All you do is sit staring at a blank sheet of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead."
Creativity
"There are lazy minds as well as lazy bodies."
Work
"When the well is dry, we know the worth of water."
Gratitude
"Any fool can criticize, complain, and condemn, but it takes real effort to do better."
Perseverance
"A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle."
