A religion that never suffices to govern a man will never suffice to save him; that which does not sufficiently distinguish one from a wicked world will never distinguish him from a perishing world.

For every quarrel a man and wife have before others, they have a hundred when alone.

Marriage is a good deal like a circus: there is not as much in it as is represented in the advertising.

Even if a farmer intends to loaf, he gets up in time to get an early start.

The only thing some people do is get older.

If you don't learn to laugh at troubles, you won't have anything to laugh at when you grow old.

To avoid mistakes and regrets, always consult your wife before engaging in a flirtation.