Poor folks' wisdom goes for little.

Dutch.

1535

He that thinks he can afford to be negligent, is not far from being poor.

Dr. Johnson.

1536

Poor and content, is rich and rich enough;
But riches, is as poor as winter,
To him that ever fears he shall be poor.

1537

Speak gently, kindly, to the poor;
Let no harsh term be heard;
They have enough they must endure,
Without an unkind word.