Poor Richard's Almanac Quotes – December

December 1
It is wise not to seek a Secret, and Honest not to reveal it.

December 4
Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.

December 5
It's common for Men to give 6 pretended Reasons instead of one real one.

December 6
Dost thou love Life? Then do not squander Time; for that's the Stuff Life is made of.

December 7
No gains without pains

December 8
He that won't be counsell'd, can't be help'd.

December 11
When the Well's dry, we know the Worth of Water.

December 12
A quarrelsome Man has no good Neighbours.

December 13
Sloth and Silence are a Fool's Virtues.

December 14
A sleeping fox catches no poultry.

December 15
Write Injuries in Dust, Benefits in Marble.

December 18
Three may keep a Secret, if two of them are dead.

December 19
Well done, is twice done . . .

December 20
There's a time to wink as well as to see.

December 21
A good Example is the best sermon.

December 22
Keep thy shop, & thy shop will keep thee.

December 25
A fool and his money are soon parted.

December 26
A Slip of the Foot you may soon recover: But a Slip of the Tongue you may never get over.

December 27
Beware of little Expences, a small Leak will sink a great Ship.

December 28
What is Serving God? 'Tis doing Good to Man.

December 29
Strive to be the greatest Man in your Country, and you may be disappointed; Strive to be the best, and you may succeed.