In things of moment on thy self depend Nor trust too far thy servant or thy friend. With private views thy friend may promise fair. And servants very seldom prove sincere.

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Full Text
In things of moment on thy self depend Nor trust too far thy servant or thy friend. With private views thy friend may promise fair. And servants very seldom prove sincere.
Listed on Page Number
264
Sampler Worked By
Phebe Spencer
Date of Sampler
1763
Place Sampler Made
n.p.
Sampler Listed on Page
76
Author/Publication/Country/Date
Franklin, Benjamin. "How to Get Riches" 1740
Notes
This is a poem titled, "PRECEPT I" in HOW TO GET RICHES which is a part of a series of Proverbs offering advice for achieving financial success.