There is no get-rich-quick scheme equal to a poor girl marrying a rich man.

A reasonable probability is the only certainty.

I have long been disposed to judge men by their average. If it is reasonably high, I am charitable with faults that look pretty black.

When I get hold of a book I particularly admire, I am so enthusiastic that I loan it to someone who never brings it back.

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

One of the surprising things in this world is the respect a worthless man has for himself.

Families with babies and families without babies are sorry for each other.