Critics are our friends, they show us our faults.

Look before, or you'll find yourself behind. Bad Commentators spoil the best of books, So God sends meat (they say) the devil Cooks.

Reader, I wish thee Health, Wealth, Happiness, And may kind Heaven thy Year's Industry bless.

Thirst after Desert, not Reward.

As Pride increases, Fortune declines.

The good Paymaster is Lord of another man's Purse