No gain is so certain as that which proceeds from the economical use of what you already have.

No gain is so certain as that which proceeds from the economical use of what you already have.

An evil gain equals a loss.
[Lat., Lucrum malum aequale dispendio.]

An evil gain equals a loss.
[Lat., Lucrum malum aequale dispendio.]

Sometimes the best gain is to lose.

Sometimes the best gain is to lose.

Share the advice betwixt you; if both gain all
The gift doth stretch itself as 'tis receiv'd,
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Share the advice betwixt you; if both gain all
The gift doth stretch itself as 'tis receiv'd,
And is enough for both.

No profit grows where is no pleasure ta'en.
In brief, sir, study what you most effect.

No profit grows where is no pleasure ta'en.
In brief, sir, study what you most effect.

Little pains
In a due hour employ'd great profit yields.

Little pains
In a due hour employ'd great profit yields.

For everything you have missed you have gained something.

For everything you have missed you have gained something.

And if you mean to profit, learn to please.

And if you mean to profit, learn to please.

Gain cannot be made without some other person's loss.

Gain cannot be made without some other person's loss.