We hear of the conversion of water into wine at the marriage in Cana as of a miracle. But this conversion is, through the goodness of God, made every day before our eyes. Behold the rain which descends from heaven upon our vineyards, and which incorporates itself with the grapes, to be changed into wine; a constant proof that God loves us, and loves to see us happy.

The poor have little; beggars, none; the rich, too much; enough, not one.

Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days.

The worst wheel of the cart makes the most noise.

Arguing is a game that two can play at. But it is a strange game in that neither opponent ever wins.

When you are in debt, then you are a slave.

They that will not be counseled, cannot be helped. If you do not hear reason she will rap you on the knuckles.