If animals had reason, they would act just as ridiculous as we menfolks do.

The thinner the ice, the more anxious is everyone to see whether it will bear.

It is much easier to repent of sins that we have committed than to repent of those that we intend to commit.

The man who gets bit twice by the same dog is better adapted for that kind of business than any other.

Be kind to your mother-in-law, but pay for her board at some good hotel.

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

Don't mistake pleasure for happiness. They are a different breed of dogs.