Rivalry and envy are Siamese twins.

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

It is easy to assume a habit; but when you try to cast it off, it will take skin and all.

I haven't got as much money as some folks, but I've got as much impudence as any of them, and that's the next thing to money.

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

Most people repent their sins by thanking God they ain't so wicked as their neighbors.

Most everyone seems willing to be a fool himself, but he can't bear to have anyone else one.