Benjamin Franklin

Behold the rain which descends from heaven upon our vineyards, and which incorporates itself with the grapes to be changed into wine; a constant proof that God loves us, and loves to see us happy!

Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.

Remember that money is of the prolific, generating nature.

For in politics, what can laws do without morals?

Silence. Speak not but what may benefit others or your self. Avoid trifling conversation.

Cleanliness. Tolerate no Uncleanliness in Body, Clothes, or Habitation.

The eye of the master will do more work than both his hands.

Industry. Lose no Time. Be always employ'd in something useful. Cut off all unnecessary actions.

Tranquility. Be not disturbed at Trifles, or at Accidents common or unavoidable.

Take time for all things: great haste makes great waste.

Temperance. Eat not to Dulness. Drink not to Elevation.

If your head is wax, don't walk in the sun.

No nation was ever ruined by trade.

Frugality. Make no Expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e. Waste nothing.

Humility. Imitate Jesus and Socrates.

Justice. Wrong none, by doing Injuries or omitting the Benefits that are your Duty.