Treat kindly every miserable truth that knocks begging at your door, otherwise you will some day fail to recognize Truth Himself when He comes in rags.

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

The perjurer's mother told white lies.

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

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

Some men are like a clock on the roof; they are useful only to the neighbors.

Human truth is always soiled with falsehood.