For the Benefit of the Publick, and my own Profit, I have performed this my thirteenth annual Labour, which I hope will be as acceptable as the former. If you look towards the West that Evening, you may see that beautiful Star till the Time of its setting. Beware of little Expences, a small Leak will sink a great Ship.
Wars bring scars.
A light purse is a heavy Curse. As often as we do good, we sacrifice. It's common for Men to give 6 pretended Reasons instead of one real one. He's a Fool that cannot conceal his Wisdom. Great spenders are bad lenders.