The worst misfortune that can happen to an ordinary man is to have an extraordinary father.

Some folks never handle the truth without scratching it.

There is likely to be beauty wherever proportion exists.

Charity is the only lubricant that keeps the axle of the world creaking.

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

Sorrow, like rain makes roses and mud.

Civilization is the world with its leg asleep.