There are two kinds of fools: those who can't change their opinions and those who won't.

He whom prosperity humbles, and adversity strengthens, is the true hero.

Admiration is a youthful fancy will which scarcely ever survives to mature years.

It is not much trouble to doctor sick folks, but to doctor healthy ones is troublesome.

Sekts and creeds ov religion, are like pocket compesses, good enuff tu pinte out the direction, but the nearer the pole yu git thewuss tha wurk.

Building air castles is a harmless business as long as you don't attempt to live in them.

A witty writer is like a porcupine; his quill makes no distinction between friend and foe.