There are some people as obtuse in recognizing an argument as they are in appreciating wit. You couldn't drive it into their heads with a hammer.

Etiquette has no regard for moral qualities.

A conservative is a man who will not look at the new moon out of respect for that 'ancient institution' the old one.

Reputations, like beavers and cloaks, shall last some people twice the time of others.

We are all slaves to the shining metal.

Grumblers deserve to be operated upon surgically; their trouble is usually chronic.

I would like to have a second chance at my first love.