He might have proved a useful adjunct, if not an ornament to society.
The drinking man is never less himself than during his sober intervals.
Don't introduce me to that man! I want to go on hating him, and I can't hate a man whom I know.
The English writer, Charles Lamb, said one day: "I hate that man." "But you don't know him." "Of course, I don't," said Lamb. "Do you think I could possibly hate a man I know?"
Philanthropy, like charity, must begin at home.
Here cometh April again, and as far as I can see the world hath more fools in it than ever.