If man could have half his wishes, he would double his troubles.

If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

If you desire many things, many things will seem but a few.

If you know how to spend less than you get, you have the philosopher's stone.

If you would be loved, love and be lovable.

If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting.

If you would know the value of money, go and try to borrow some; for he that goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing.

If you would not be forgotten, As soon as you are dead and rotten, Either write things worthy reading, Or do things worth the writing.

If you would persuade, you must appeal to interest rather than intellect.

If you wouldst live long, live well, for folly and wickedness shorten life.