A fool and his money are soon parted.-Stupid people spend their money carelessly and soon become poor.
As soon as man is born he begins to die.-The process of dying starts at birth. This saying reminds us of our own mortality, whatever our age.
A good name is better than riches.-Your good reputation is worth more than money.
God helps them that help themselves.-This semi-humorous saying suggests that we should not rely entirely on God to help us. God will help us if we make an effort.
A watched pot never boils.-Anything that we wait for with eager attention seems to take a very long time.