If we could only use other folks' experience, this here world would be heaven in about three generations, but we're so constructed that we never believe fire'll burn till we poke our own fingers into it to see. Other folks' scars don't go no ways at all toward convincin' us.

Silence and reserve will give anyone a reputation for wisdom.

The only way to win happiness is to give it. The more we give, the more we have.

When we get civilised, I believe children will go by number until they get old enough to choose their own names.

Conceit is lovable and unconcealed ; vanity is supreme selfishness, usually hidden.

A good forgettery is a happier possession than a good memory.

the world has been fair cruel if you've never known the love of a dog!