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

Patience is the strongest of strong drinks; for it kills the giant despair.

He is one of those wise philanthropists who, in a time of famine, would vote for nothing but a supply of toothpicks.

A coquette is like a recruiting sergeant, always on the lookout for fresh victims.

Don't buy a single vote more than necessary.

Wits, like drunken men with swords, are apt to draw their steel upon their best acquaintances.

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