What is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul I suppose this depends somewhat upon the size of the soul. I think there are cases where the trade would do.

I called my cat William because no shorter name fits the dignity of his character. Poor old man, he has fits now, so I call him Fitz-William.

Wisdom deprives even poverty of half its power.

Man isn't a fool for his ignorance, but rather for believing things that are wrong.

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

Honesty is the rarest wealth anyone can possess, and yet all the honesty in the world ain't lawful tender for a loaf of bread.

You can reach stupidity only with a cannon ball.