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

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

When a man has been intemperate so long that shame no longer paints a blush upon his cheek, his liquor generally does it instead.

Our material possessions, like our joys, are enhanced in value by being shared. Hoarded and unimproved property can only afford satisfaction to a miser.

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.

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

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