It is a great deal easier for a man to find a pedigree to fit his virtues than virtues to fit his pedigree.

Poverty is one of them kind of misfortunes that we all of us dread but none of us pity.

Experience is a grindstone; and it is lucky for us, if we can get brightened by it, and not ground.

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.

Take all the fools out of this world and there wouldn't be any fun living in it, or profit.

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