Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.

I do not know of a better cure for sorrow than to pity somebody else.

A puppy plays with every pup he meets, but an old dog has few associates.

There is a sort of charm in ugliness, if the person has some redeeming qualities and is only ugly enough.

Don't take the bull by the horns, take him by the tail; then you can let go when you want to.

Poverty is the step-mother of genius.

One of the greatest victories you can gain over someone is to beat him at politeness.