In two opposite opinions, if one be perfectly reasonable, the other can't be perfectly right.

A great source of calamity lies in regret and anticipation; therefore a person is wise who thinks of the present alone, regardless of the past or future.

A modest woman, dressed out in all her finery, is the most tremendous object of the whole creation.

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

Wisdom makes a slow defense against trouble, though a sure one in the end.

I have visited many countries, and have been in cities without number, yet never did I enter a town which could not produce ten or twelve little great men; all fancying themselves known to the rest of the world, and complimenting each other upon their extensive reputation.

Unequal combinations are always disadvantageous to the weaker side.