Women forgive injuries, but never forget slights.

Over-confidence is as evil as undue anxiety.

A coxcomb is four-fifths affectation and one-fifth vanity.

Wise men, like wine, are best when old; pretty women, like bread, are best when young.

Give me a chance, says Stupid, and I will show you. Ten to one he has had his chance already, and neglected it.

Vanity is not half a bad principle, if it will but stick to legitimate business.

Contentment is, after all, simply refined indolence.