“Take care of the minutes and the hours will take care of themselves”

“I recommend to you to take care of the minutes; for hours will take care of themselves. I am very sure, that many people lose two or three hours every day, by not taking care of the minutes.”

“Young men are apt to think themselves wise enough, as drunken men are apt to think themselves sober enough.”

“Never seem more learned than the people you are with. Wear your learning like a pocket watch and keep it hidden. Do not pull it out to count the hours, but give the time when you are asked.”

“Many a man would rather you heard his story than grant his request.”

“Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.”

“Jangan memaksa orang mendengarkan anda, sebab kalau orang tidak mau mendengarkan anda, lebih baik tutup mulut.”