Some old women and men grow bitter with age; the more their teeth drop out, the more biting they get.

The pen is a formidable weapon, but a man can kill himself with it a great deal more easily than he can other people.

A pin has as much head as some authors and a good deal more point.

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

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

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.

One of the very best of all earthly possessions is self-possession.