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

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

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

What some name well being, if bought by perpetual nervousness about weight loss plan, is not a lot better than tedious illness.

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.