The modest person is usually admired, if people ever hear of them.
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.
Everyone suffers wrongs for which there is no remedy
When you are in trouble, people who call to sympathize are really looking for the particulars.
There is only one thing people like that is good for them; a good night's sleep.
A boy doesn't have to go to war to be a hero; he can say he doesn't like pie when he sees there isn't enough to go around.