In the sallies of badinage a polite fool shines; but in gravity he is as awkward as an elephant disporting.

Economy is an excellent lure to betray people into expense.

Fools with bookish knowledge art children with edged weapons; they hurt themselves, and put others in pain.

Do not think that your Learning and Genius, your Wit or Sprightliness, are welcome everywhere. I was once told that my Company was disagreeable because I appeared so uncommonly happy.

Thought and action are the redeeming features of our lives.

Though fancy may be the patient's complaint, necessity is often the doctor's.

In the sallies of badinage a polite fool shines; but in gravity he is as awkward as an elephant disporting.