A man forgets his good luck next day, but remembers his bad luck until next year.

Faith may have removed mountains way off somewhere, a long time ago, but it won't remove a wart at home this week.

A poem is no place for an idea.

You needn't love your enemy, but if you refrain from telling lies about him, you are doing well enough.

I believe in grumbling; it is the politest form of fighting known.

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.