Love and scandal are the best sweeteners of tea.

There is not in the universe a more ridiculous, nor a more contemptible animal, than a proud clergyman.

A newspaper consists of just the same number of words, whether there be any news in it or not.

A good countenance is a letter of recommendation.

Ingratitude never so thoroughly pierces the human breast as when it proceeds from those in whose behalf we have been guilty of transgressions.

Good-humor will even go so far as often to supply the lack of wit.

A wonder lasts but nine days, and then the puppy's eyes are open.