I wake up every morning at nine and grab for the morning paper. Then I look at the obituary page. If my name is not on it, I get up.

Our friend and we were invited aboard on a party of pleasure, which is to last forever. His chair was ready first, and he has gone before us. We could not all conveniently start together; and why should you and I be grieved at this, since we are soon to follow, and know where to find him.

A lie stands on one leg, truth on two.

Kings have long arms, but Misfortune longer: let none think themselves out of her reach.

Applause waits on success.

Dangerous, therefore, is it to take shelter under a tree, during a thunder-gust. It has been fatal to many, both men and beasts.

Money is of a prolific generating nature. Money can beget money, and its offspring can beget more.