When you speak to a man, look on his eyes; when he speaks to you, look on his mouth.

In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.

He that raises a large family does, indeed, while he lives to observe them, stand a broader mark for sorrow; but then he stands a broader mark for pleasure too.

I guess I don't so much mind being old, as I mind being fat and old.

What maintains one vice would bring up two children.

Cheese and salt meat, should be sparingly eat.

An Egg to day is better than a Hen to-morrow.