you have found no treasure, nor has any rich relation left you a legacy, Diligence is the mother of good luck, and God gives all things to industry. Then plough deep, while sluggards sleep, aud you shall have corn to sell and to keep." Work while it is called to-day, for you know not how much you may be hindered to-morrow. One to-day is worth two to-morrows,' as Poor Richard says; and farther, "Never leave that till to-morrow, which you can do to-day." If you were a servant, would you not be ashamed that a good master should catch you idle? Are you then your own master? Be

ashamed to catch yourself idle, when there is so much to be done for your self, your family, your country, and your king. Handle your tools without mittens remember, that, The cat in gloves catches no mice,' as Poor Richard says. It is true, there is much to be done, and, perhaps, you are weak handed; but stick to it steadily, and you will see great effects: for, "constant dropping wears away stone; and by diligence and patience the mouse ate in two the cable; and little strokes fell great

oaks.'

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"Methinks I hear some of you say,

• Must a man afford himself no leisure?" I will tell thee, my friend,

what Poor Richard says: Employ thy time well, if thou meanest to gain leisure; and, since thou art not sure of a minute, throw not away an hour." Leisure is time for doing something useful this leisure the diligent man will obtain, but the lazy man never; for, "A life of leisure, and a life of laziness are two things. Many without labour, would live by their wits only, but they break for want of stock;" whereas, industry gives comfort, and plenty and respect. Fly pleasures, and they will

follow

you. The diligent spinner has

a large shift; and now I have a sheep

and a cow, every body bids me good morrow."

"II. But with our industry we must likewise be steady, settled, and careful, and oversee our own affairs with our own eyes, and not trust too much to others: for, as Poor Richard says,

"I never saw an oft-removed tree,

Nor yet an oft removed family,

That throve so well as those that settled be."

And again, "Three removes are as bad as a fire" and again, "Keep thy

shop, and thy shop will keep thee:" and again, If you would have your business done, go; if not, send." And again,

"He that by the plough would thrive,
Himself must either hold or drive."

And again, The eye of the master will do more work than both his hands;' and again, Want of care does us more damage than want of knowledge:' and again, Not to oversee workmen, is to leave them your purse open.'

is the ruin of many; for, In the af