There is likely to be beauty wherever proportion exists.

When you are dealing with a child, keep all your wits about you, and sit on the floor.

A charitable man is like an apple tree-he gives his fruit and is silent; the philanthropist is like the successful hen.

An Irishman can be worried by the consciousness that there is nothing to worry about.

If you keep your mouth shut you will never put your foot in it.

Show me a genuine case of platonic friendship, and I shall show you two old or homely faces.

Sorrow, like rain makes roses and mud.