After all there is something about a wedding-gown prettier than in any other gown in the world.
Douglas William JerroldWit, like money, bears an extra value when rung down immediately it is wanted. Men pay severely who require credit.
Douglas William JerroldGrumblers deserve to be operated upon surgically; their trouble is usually chronic.
Douglas William JerroldO this itch of the ear, that breaks out at the tongue! Were not curiosity so over-busy, detraction would soon be starved to death.
Douglas William JerroldFix yourself upon the wealthy. In a word, take this for a golden rule through life: Never, never have a friend that is poorer than yourself.
Douglas William JerroldIntemperance is the epitome of every crime, the cause of every kind of misery.
Douglas William JerroldDuty, though set about by thorns, may still be made a staff supporting even while it tortures. Cast it away, and, like the prophet's wand, it changes to a snake.
Douglas William JerroldModesty is a bright dish-cover, which makes us fancy there is something very nice underneath it.
Douglas William JerroldI never hear the rattling of dice that it does not sound to me like the funeral bell of the whole family.
Douglas William JerroldJewels! It's my belief that when woman was made, jewels were invented only to make her the more mischievous.
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