Nothing shows one who his friends are like prosperity and ripe fruit.

In onion is strength; and a garden without it lacks flavour. The onion, in its satin wrappings, is among the most beautiful of vegetables; and it is the only one that represents the essence of things. It can almost be said to have a soul.

Lettuce is like conversation; it must be fresh and crisp, so sparkling that you scarcely notice the bitter in it.

A great artist can paint a great picture on a small canvas.

Hoe while it is spring, and enjoy the best anticipations. It is not much matter if things do not turn out well.

The chief effect of talk on any subject is to strengthen one's own opinions, and, in fact, one never knows exactly what he does believe until he is warmed into conviction by the heat of attack and defence.

Politics makes strange bedfellows.