It ain't often that a man's reputation outlasts his money.

Silence is said to be golden, but the best fools the world has ever produced had nothing to say on the subject

The best medicine I know for rheumatism is to thank the Lord that it ain't gout.

As a general rule, if you want to get at the truth - hear both sides and believe neither.

One of the best temporary cures for pride and affectation is seasickness; a man who wants to vomit never puts on airs.

The best creed we can have is charity toward the creeds of others.

I never knew a man troubled with melancholy, who had plenty to do, and did it.