It's but little good you'll do, a watering the last year's crop

When we are treated well, we naturally begin to think that we are not altogether unmeritous, and that it is only just we should treat ourselves well, and not mar our own good fortune.

An ass may bray a good while before he shakes the stars down

It is good to be helpful and kindly, but don't give yourself to be melted into candle grease for the benefit of the tallow trade

That is a good cushion going into the next crop year.

... if you find a person that you've never seen before getting in a crop duster that doesn't belong to you -- report it.