Reading is like permitting a man to talk a long time, and refusing you the right to answer.

A man who will not get scared on some occasions, lacks good sense.

When a man once gets a start holding office, it is nearly always necessary to finally choke him off.

If the fools do not control the world, it isn't because they are not in the majority.

It may be a cold, clammy thing to say, but those that treat friendship the same as any other selfishness seem to get the most out of it.

Raising children is like making biscuits: it is as easy to raise a big batch as one, while you have your hands in the dough.

It is a matter of regret that many low, mean suspicions turn out to be well founded.