Anger is a better weapon than tears; a burr commands more respect than a sensitive plant.
For the size of it, a check book is about the greatest convenience I know of.
A good forgettery is a happier possession than a good memory.
... sometimes, out of bitterness, the years distill forgiveness.
Love is an orchid which thrives principally on hot air.
A man likes to feel that he is loved, a woman likes to be told.