Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.

The old saw says - 'Let a sleeping dog lie.' Experience knows better; experience says, If you want to convince do it yourself.

Those that respect the law and love sausage should watch neither being made.

The jury system puts a ban upon intelligence and honesty and a premium upon ignorance, stupidity and perjury.

If you can't stand solitude, perhaps others find you boring as well.

We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess.

Why do you sit there looking like an envelope without any address on it?