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man's house hunger looks in, but dares not enter; for, "Industry pays debts, while despair increaseth them,” says poor Richard. What tho' you have found no treasure, nor has any rich relation left you a legacy? "Diligence is the mother of good luck," as poor Richard says; and, “God gives all things to industry;
Then plough deep while sluggard's sleep,
And you will have corn to sell and to keep,"
Work while it is called to-day; for you know not how much you may be hindered tomorrow ; which makes poor Richard say, “One to-day is worth two to-morrows;" and further, “Have you somewhat to do to-morrow, do it 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, as poor Dick says."
When there is so much to be done for yourself, your family, your country, and your gracious king, be up by peep of day ; “let not the sun look down, and say,
Inglorious here he lies!"
Handle your tools without mittens; remember, that "the cat in gloves catches no mice.” as poor Richard says.
