Gossip is vice enjoyed vicariously - the sweet, subtle satisfaction without the risk.
When a woman says, 'I don't wish to mention any names', it means it ain't necessary to mention any names.
One of the commonest mistakes is thinking your worries are over when your children get married.
Politics makes strange post-masters.
Women seem to be all right on bargains till it comes to picking out a husband.
If there's anything mean in a feller, a litter authority will bring it out.