To Waste One's Breath; To Pump Into

If You Want To Do Something, Do It!

The Prudent Man Really Frames His Own Fortunes For Himself.

I Have Lost My Oil And My Labor. (labored In Vain.) [lat., Oleum Et Operam Perdidi.]

Things Which You Do Not Hope Happen More Frequently Than Things Which You Do Hope.

The Man Who Would Be Fully Employed Should Procure A Ship Or A Woman, For No Two Things Produce More Trouble.