A large family party is rather too much like a flight of tomtits; everlasting twitter, but no conversation; gregariousness without companionship.

In one family, every little plan or question is discussed amid bickering and irritation. In another, without the least effort, every discussion goes on amid perfect peace. This is just as easy, and infinitely more agreeable: only, in many homes it does not happen to be the family habit.

Self-laudation abounds among the unpolished, but nothing can stamp a man more sharply as ill-bred.

To make pleasures pleasant shorten them.

I once met a man who had forgiven an injury. I hope some day to meet the man who has forgiven an insult.

Proverbs are potted wisdom.

Indulge in procrastination, and in time yon will come to this, that because a thing ought to be done, therefore you can't do it.