Getting married is a serious matter for a girl; not getting married is even more serious.

One should not exaggerate the importance of trifles. Life, for instance, is much too short to be taken seriously.

Her interest in natural history was confined to observation of the crows' feet gathering around her eyes.

He who enjoys a good neighbor, said the Greeks, has a precious possession. Same goes for neighbour's wife.

He followed in his father's footsteps, but his gait was somewhat erratic.

Getting married is a serious matter for a girl; not getting married is even more serious.

No news is good news. No journalists is even better.