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.

In the whole history of the world there is but one thing that money cannot buy...to wit--the wag of a dog's tail.

Fashion makes fools of some, sinners of others, and slaves of all.

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

Take the humbug out of this world, and you haven't much left to do business with.

If you believe you can do something, then you can acquire the ability to do it even if you didn't have it in the beginning.

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