Revenge is often like biting a dog because the dog bit you.

Public opinion is the pennant on a nation's mast which shows the politician and the editor how to trim the sails.

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

There is more in the education of children than the everlasting iteration of the word "don't!"

A home-made friend wears longer than one you buy in the market.

Better a bald head than none at all.

It is twice as hard to crush a half-truth as a whole lie.