Here Skugg lies snug As a bug in a rug.

Private property...is the creature of society and is subject to the calls of that society even to the last farthing.

Most people dislike vanity in others, whatever share they have of it themselves.

I am on this account not displeased that the Figure is not known as a Bald Eagle, but looks more like a Turkey. For the Truth the Turkey is in Comparison a much more respectable Bird, and withal a true original Native of America... He is besides, though a little vain & silly, a Bird of Courage, and would not hesitate to attack a Grenadier of the British Guards who should presume to invade his Farm Yard with a red Coat on.

A good example is the best sermon.

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.

Take one thing with another, and the world is a pretty good sort of a world, and it is our duty to make the best of it, and be thankful.