Madam, I have been looking for a person who disliked gravy all my life; let us swear eternal friendship.

Poverty is no disgrace to a man, but it is confoundedly inconvenient.

A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience.

Do not try to push your way through to the front ranks of your profession; do not run after distinctions and rewards; but do your utmost to find an entry into the world of beauty.

A man who wishes to make his way in life could do no better than go through the world with a boiling tea-kettle in his hand.

Errors, to be dangerous, must have a great deal of truth mingled with them. It is only from this alliance that they can ever obtain an extensive circulation.

You find people ready enough to do the Samaritan, without the oil and twopence.