Poets, when they write of love, give themselves and everyone else away!

... not being liked has a certain virtue about it, if the reason for the dislike does not lie in yourself!

When lightning strikes, the mouse is sometimes burned with the farm.

I am never at picnics. The ground was not meant to be sat upon in its raw state, I feel sure, and I prefer my food without either caterpillars or drafts!

If one has one cow, it is always better not to be too familiar with those who have seven.

A refugee is as helpless as a new born child - but not so appealing! Besides, a new born child has no memories!

Curses are children of hate; they belong to the wrong family! Prayers are better than curses!