Lack of pep is often mistaken for patience.
The man who says "I may be wrong, but--" does not believe there can be any such possibility.
When a woman says, 'I don't wish to mention any names', it means it ain't necessary to mention any names.
Some folks pay a compliment like they went down in their pocket for it.
There isn't much to be seen in a little town, but what you hear makes up for it.
Very often the quiet fellow has said all he knows