"Man is sometimes more generous when he has little money than when he as plenty; perhaps to prevent his being thought to have but little." Chapter 2, p.25.
"...when he should be unwilling to have it known that he was once so meanly employed, he changed his name and did me the honor to assume mine..." Chapter 3, p.46
"Whatever is, is right. But purblind man Sees but a part o' the chain, the nearest links; His eyes not carrying to that equal beam, That poises all above." Chapter 4, p.60
"Seest thou a man diligent in his calling, he shall stand before kings, he shall not stand before mean men." Chapter 6, p.76
"He that would thrive must ask his wife." Chapter 6, p. 77
"He that has once done you a kindness will be more ready to do you.....
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