It is hard to conceive that the old, whose thoughts have been all thought out, should ever love to live alone. Solitude is surely for the young, who have time before them for the execution of schemes, and who can, therefore, take delight in thinking

The habit of reading is the only one I know in which there is no alloy. It lasts when all other pleasures fade.

What man thinks of changing himself so as to suit his wife?

Nobody holds a good opinion of a man who has a low opinion of himself.

If a cook can't make soup between two and seven, she can't make it in a week.

The best education is to be had at a price, as well as the best broadcloth.

A fellow oughtn't to let his family property go to pieces.