Poor Richard's Almanac by Michael Daye

"He does not possess wealth; it possess him."
I feel that this proverb is very meaningful and I can go on about it for days but I won't. This statement is very true to an extent. When someone gets a little money it changes them COMPLETLEY (majority of people), thats why people say money is the root to all evil. You can be the poorest man/woman alive and as soon as that money hits your pocket you turn into a self-centered manic. As soon as you get the wealth, the money burns a hole in your pocket and your eyes get bigger than your conscious. That's my perspective on that proverb and how I feel about it.

"Be ashamed to catch yourself idle."
This proverb is my favorite in the "Poor Richard Almanac." It's saying never find yourself slacking and not doing anything. You should always be moving foward and always have your mind set on a goal. If your not willing to get the job done, ALWAYS rememeber there is someone who is. The reason I like this proverb so much is because I want to make something of my life. I want to be THE man, the talk of the town, the guy EVERYONE looks up too, the guy with the big house and nice shiny car outside of it. That's why this proverb is my favorite and I can use it in my life everyday to keep myself dedicated and motivated.