The Library of Congress
Marco Paul's Travels on the Erie Canal

Primary Source Materials for Maxims

How to be Happy
"Maxims of Life, or
How to be Happy"		 Never miss the water till the well runs dry
"You Never Miss the Water
Till the Well Runs Dry;
Waste Not, Want Not"		 Put by for a rainy day
"Put by for a Rainy Day"

Overview  |  Teacher's Guide


The Library of Congress | American Memory Contact us
Last updated 09/26/2002