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.

Many a writer seems to think he is never profound except when he can't understand his own meaning.

Prejudice is the twin of illiberality.

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

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 word of kindness is seldom spoken in vain. It can be and is often treasured by the recipient for life.

Many writers profess great exactness in punctuation who never yet made a point.