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.

Plenty of folks are so contrary that if they should fall into the river, they would insist upon floating upstream.

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

The highest philosophers, in explaining the mystery of this world, are obliged to call in the aid of another.

Tears are a good alterative, but a poor diet.

When a young man begins to go down hill everything seems to be greased for the occasion.

The best condition in life is to be not so rich as to be envied nor so poor as to be damned.