A critic is a necessary evil, and criticism is an evil necessity.

Of two evils choose the prettier.

Circumstances alter faces.

To take pride in a library kills it. Then, its motive power shifts over to the critical if admiring visitor, and apologies are necessary and acceptable and the fat is in the fire.

A profit is not without honor save in Boston.

musicians rarely have a sense of humour, at least, about themselves.

A fool and his money are soon married.