In New York City, the common bats fly only at twilight. Brick-bats fly at all hours.

A dentist at work in his vocation always looks down in the mouth.

Time knows not the weight of sleep or weariness, and night's deep darkness has no chain to bind his rushing pinion.

It is undoubtedly true that some people mistake sycophancy for good nature, but it is equally true that many more mistake impertinence for sincerity.

It seems no more than right that men should seize time by the forelock, for the rude old fellow, sooner or later, pulls all their hair out.

There is a realm where the rainbow never fades

Those who think that in order to dress well it is necessary to dress extravagantly or grandly, make a great mistake. Nothing so well becomes true feminine beauty as simplicity.