Fish and visitors stink in three days.

It is a bad temper of mind that takes delight in opposition.

My refusing to eat flesh occasioned an inconveniency, and I was frequently chid for my singularity.

The apostle Paul very seriously advised Timothy to put some wine in his water for health's sake, but not one of the apostles nor any of the holy fathers have ever recommended putting water in wine

A lady asked Dr. Franklin Well Doctor what have we got a republic or a monarchy - "A republic," replied the Doctor, "if you can keep it."

It is only when the rich are sick that they fully feel the impotence of wealth.

The only thing that is more expensive than education is ignorance.