A man bitten by a dog, whether the animal is mad or not, is apt to get mad himself.

Remorseless time! fierce spirit of the glass and scythe,--what power can stay him in his silent course, or melt his iron heart with pity!

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

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.

Prudery is often immodestly modest; its habit is to multiply sentinels in proportion as the fortress is less threatened.

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 good many men and women want to get possession of secrets just as spendthrifts want to get money-for circulation.