Fuss is half-sister to hurry, and neither of them can do anything without getting in their own way.
When a man makes up his mind to become a rascal, he should examine himself closely and see if he isn't better constructed for a fool.
Show me a thoroughly contented person, and I will show you a useless one.
It's not ignorance does so much damage; it's knowin' so derned much that ain't so.
Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there.
Plenty of folks are so contrary that if they should fall into the river, they would insist upon floating upstream.