Old friends, we say, are best, when some sudden disillusionment shakes our faith in a new comrade.

Thinking a smile all the time will keep your face youthful.

As the dog becomes thoroughbred in the laws of clan and caste; obedient, fraternal and loyal; so is the man who accepts the gentleman's code.

In the mind of a woman, to give birth to a child is the short cut to omniscience.

Imagination is like a lofty building reared to meet the sky; whereas fancy is a balloon that soars at the wind's will.

Verily, men do foolish things thoughtlessly, knowing not why; but no woman doeth aught without a reason.

To appreciate nonsense requires a serious interest in life.