But, with our industry, we must likewise be steady, settled, and careful, and oversee our own affairs with our own eyes, and never trust too much to others; for, as poor Richard says,
“I never saw an oft removed tree,
Nor yet an oft removed family,
That throve so well as those that settled be.”
And again, “Threo removes are as bad as a fire;” and again, “Keep thy shop, and thy shop will keep thee;” and again, “If you would have your business done, go: if not, send.” And again,
“He that by the plough would thrive,
Himself must either hold or drive.”
And again, “The eye of a master will do more work than both his hands; and again, “Want of care does us more damage than want of knowledge; and again, "Not to oversee workmen is to leave them your purse open.”
Trusting too much to others’ care is the ruin of many; for, as the Almanack says, “In tho affairs of the world, men are saved not by faith, but by the want of it;” but a man’s own care is profitable; for, saith poor Dick,” Learning is to the studious, and riches to the careful, as well as power to tho bold, and heaven to the virtuous.”
And further, “If you would have a faithful servant, and one that you like, serve yourself.” And again, he adviseth to circumspection and care even in the smallest matters; because, sometimes, “A little neglect may breed great mischief;” adding, “For want of a nail the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe the horse was lost;” and for want of a horse the rider was lost;” being overtaken and
