Put an Englishman into the garden of Eden, and he would find fault with the whole blasted concern; put a Yankee in, and he would see where he could alter it to advantage; put an Irishman in, and he would want to boss the thing; put a Dutchman in, and he would proceed to plant it.

Reason often makes mistakes, but conscience never does.

Vanity is a strange passion; rather than be out of a job it will brag of its vices.

Take all the fools out of this world and there wouldn't be any fun living in it, or profit.

Fortune is like a coquette; if you don't run after her, she will run after you.

A WISE MAN never enjoys himself so much, or a FOOL so little, as when he is alone.

Words are often seen hunting for an idea, but ideas are never seen hunting for words.