These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Sayings

They say, "A stitch in time saves nine,"
"A penny saved is a penny earned."
Each seems to be a wisdom line,
improving life as others learned.

That "Death and taxes are both sure"
agrees with "Love of self alone"
These Franklin quotes still both endure
to bring to life a wiser tone.

"The early bird (that) gets the worm"
makes lazy worms the wisest folk.
"The silent man is full of charm,"
and "Costly is the ill-timed joke."

That "Industry starts 'fore the dawn,"
and "Healthy weight depends on food"
"Will make the sluggard known by a yawn"
for "Eating without working's rude."

"The childlike heart will Heaven see"
for "Humble souls will be lifted up"
as "Spirits poor are fully free,"
where "The narrow path will lead to sup."

"Destruction is the destiny
of prideful one, who looks to self"
but "Falling on one's face will be
the path to honor and true wealth."

"Love one God and others first,
and long your life will fully last."
"Soon your hope will quench your thirst
when sup you with Divine repast."

by Jay O'Toole
on July 3rd, 2019