The company of fools may first make us smile, but in the end we always feel melancholy.

It has been well observed that few are better qualified to give others advice than those who have taken the least of it themselves.

All that a husband or wife really wants is to be pitied a little, praised a little, and appreciated a little.

All that philosophy can teach is to be stubborn or sullen under misfortunes.

There are but few talents requisite to become a popular preacher; for the people are easily pleased if they perceive any endeavors in the orator to please them. The meanest qualifications will work this effect if the preacher sincerely sets about it.

The best way to make your audience laugh is to start laughing yourself.

And fools who came to scoff remain'd to pray.