Weather in towns is like a skylark in a counting-house-out of place and in the way.

It is easy enough to say that poverty is no crime. No; if it were men wouldn't be ashamed of it. It is a blunder, though, and is punished as such. A poor man is despised the whole world over.

A glass of wine often makes me a better man than hearing a sermon.

The odour of Burgundy, and the smell of French sauces, and the sight of clean napkins and long loaves, knocked as a very welcome visitor at the door of our inner man.

There are many families where the whole interest of life is centered upon the dog.

I can see the humorous side of things and enjoy the fun when it comes; but look where I will, there seems to me always more sadness than joy in life.

Conceit is the finest armour a man can wear.