A slander is like a hornet; if you cannot kill it dead at the first blow, better not to strike at it.
The best way to convince a fool that he is wrong is to let him have his own way.
Wisdom that don't make us happier ain't worth plowing for.
the squeeky wheel gets the grease.
Be kind to your mother-in-law, but pay for her board at some good hotel.
There is only one good substitute for the endearments of a sister, and that is the endearments of some other fellow's sister.