After thirty-five a man begins to have thoughts about women; before that he has feelings.

A politician is like quicksilver: if you try to put your finger on him, you find nothing under it.

Sorrow may be a good thing for a woman's heart, but it is a poor cosmetic for her face.

A youth's knowledge is like a cheap shotgun-likely to do as much damage to the owner as to the game.

Those who have suffered are best able to help those who are suffering.

Those who deserve love the least need it the most.

Some men, like a wet dog, sprinkle a shower of advice over you when you are least prepared for a bath.