The dog has seldom been successful in pulling man up to its level of sagacity, but man has frequently dragged the dog down to his.

Youcanfooltoomanyofthepeopletoomuchofthetime. See Lincoln 510:35.

I have the reputation for having read all of Henry James. Which would argue a misspent youth and middle age.

The pounding of the cylinders increased: ta-pocketa-pocketa-pocketa-pocketa-pocketa.

The unicorn is a mythical beast.

A husband should not insult his wife publicly, at parties. He should insult her in the privacy of the home.

It's a naive domestic Burgundy without any breeding, but I think you'll be amused by its presumption.