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.

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.