It was still the custom of the countryside to build with local materials produced as close to the selected site as possible, for transport was difficult, even the best of country roads being more fitted for horseback traffic rather than heavy loads.

happiness depends more upon the state of mind - and body, perhaps - than upon circumstances and events.

Some great poet or philosopher once said that " he who goes to nature for comfort must go to her empty handed " , and I think he was right.

You can lock up from a thief, but you can't from a liar.

The wife ought to have the first child and the husband the second, then there wouldn't ever be any more.

What greater restoratives have we poor mortals than a good meal taken in the company of loving friends?

Strict honesty was the policy of most of them; although there were a few who were said to 'find anything before 'tis lost' and to whom findings were keepings.