Aphorisms are little proverbs that distill lots of information into a saying, sentence or phrase.  Below, in no particular order, is a list of some of the aphorisms I use that help to guide me with my decision making.  Some of them may be useful for you also

1. Better a little caution than a great regret
2. Pride comes before the fall
3. Where the determination is, the way can be found
4. Don't let the sun settle on your differences
5. Spend less than you earn
6. Love your neighbour as yourself
7. Honesty is the best policy
8. If you never make time, how can you ever have time?
9. You don't have to make money the same way you lose it
10. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of all knowledge
11. Less is more
12. Pay twice as much and buy half as many
13. Perception is reality
14. Humility is not thinking less of yourself but rather thinking of yourself, less
15. You can always expect the unexpected