He is a first-rate collector who can, upon all occasions, collect his wits.

Some things are better eschewed than chewed; tobacco is one of them.

It is in vain to hope to please all alike. Let a man stand with his face in what direction he will, he must necessarily turn his back on one half of the world.

Some people use half their ingenuity to get into debt, and the other half to avoid paying it.

Some men give as little light in the world as a farthing tallow candle, and when they expire, leave as bad an odor behind them.

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

Much smoking kills live men and cures dead swine.