Bad temper is its own scourge. Few things are more bitter than to feel bitter. A man's venom poisons himself more than his victim.

Bad temper is its own scourge. Few things are more bitter than to feel bitter. A man's venom poisons himself more than his victim.

Pounds are the sons, not of pounds, but of pence.

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.

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.

Proverbs are potted wisdom.

To make pleasures pleasant shorten them.