Eloquence is the art of saying as little as possible but making it sound as much as possible.

Conscience is what makes a boy tell his mother before his sister does.

The secret of successful writing lies in striking the right keys on the typewriter.

The quizzical expression of the monkey at the zoo comes from his wondering whether he is his brother's keeper, or his keeper's brother.

A husband is like a fire. He goes out when unattended.

Etymology: from Latin ad-, "to" + visum, past participle of videre, "to see". Advice is what you get from your parents when you are growing up, and from your children when you are growing old.

A smart mother suggests that her child bring an apple to his teacher; a smarter mother suggests that he bring a couple of aspirins.