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Sell not virtue to purchase wealth, nor liberty to purchase power.
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Contentment makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor.
Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship.
A small leak can sink a great ship. Attend to the little things.
Industry, perseverance, and frugality are the cornerstones of a secure foundation.
The best investment is in oneself; acquire skills, knowledge, and character. The dividends are immeasurable.
A life of continual learning is a life of continual growth.
Diligence is the mother of good fortune, but even she needs a helping hand from opportunity.
The sting of a reprimand is fleeting; the regret of inaction, eternal.
Contentment is not the fulfillment of getting what you want, but realizing you already have what you need.
Beware the expense of a single, unchecked habit. It is a subtle thief.
A small leak will sink a great ship; so a small neglect may ruin a great enterprise.
The pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong voyage, not a mere destination.
Diligence is the mother of good fortune, yet a keen mind is its midwife.
The pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong journey, not a race to a finish line.
A small leak will sink a great ship, and a small vice, a great character.
Patience is a virtue, but sometimes, a swift decision is a greater one.
Contentment makes poor men rich; discontentment makes rich men poor.
The best investment is always in oneself.
To be content in ignorance is to remain a perpetual student of misfortune.
Beware the expense of a trifle, for it can sink the grandest ship.
Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one. Check your temper before it masters you.
A penny saved is more than a penny earned; it's freedom from tomorrow's worry.
Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor.
Diligence is the mother of good fortune, but prudence guides her hand.
Diligence is the mother of good fortune, but prudence ensures she remains a welcome guest.
Contentment adds to wealth; discontent subtracts from it.
A penny saved is more than a penny earned; it is a seed sown for future harvests.
A life of leisure and a life of laziness are two roads diverging; one leads to contentment, the other to regret.
The pursuit of happiness is a noble endeavor, but it begins with a grateful heart.
Energy and persistence conquer all things.
A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle.
Do not fear mistakes, for even in error, wisdom may be gleaned if one is attentive.
The best investment is in the tools of one's own trade.
Wealth is not determined by how much one possesses, but by how little one desires.
Fear not mistakes. Wisdom often resides in the lessons they teach.
A life well-spent is not merely a long one, but one filled with purpose and service.
A republic, if you can keep it, depends on the virtue of its citizens.
Before you criticize another, walk a mile in his shoes. Then, if he still annoys you, you're a mile away and you have his shoes.
The best investment is in knowledge. It always pays the highest interest.
A life of leisure is a life of rust; constant employment is the polisher.