Have you somewhat to do tomorrow, do it today.
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.
The cat in gloves catches no mice.
Light strokes fell great oaks.
By diligence and patience, the mouse ate into the cable.
Employ thy time well, if thou meanest to gain leisure; and since thou art not sure of a minute throw not away an hour.
A life of leisure and a life of laziness, are two things.
Troubles spring from idleness, and grievous toils from needless ease.
Many would live by their wits, without labour, but they break for want of stock.
Industry gives comfort, plenty, and respect.