"Before borrowing money from a friend it's best to decide which you need most"

"A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves"

"Prestige is the shadow of money and power"

"Do what you do best, and you will succeed"

"You can't get rid of poverty by giving people money"

"Youth is the best time to be rich, and the best time to be poor"

"A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don't need it"

"The best mirror is an old friend"

"The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today"

"Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations. Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality"

"The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom"