Music hath the charm to soothe a savage beast, but I'd try a revolver first.

Satire that is seasonable and just is often more effectual than law or gospel.

If a man is right, he can't be too radical; if he is wrong, he can't be too conservative.

If men were stubborn just in proportion as they were right, stubbornness would take her seat among the virtues; but men are generally stubborn just in proportion as they are ignorant and wrong.

Marrying for love may be a bit risky, but it is so honest that God can't help but smile on it.

Habits are like the wrinkles on a man's brow; if you will smooth out the one, I will smooth out the other.

Be kind to your mother-in-law, but pay for her board at some good hotel.