One of the old philosophers says that it is the part of wisdom to sometimes seem a fool; but in our day there are too many ready-made ones to render this a desirable policy.
Thomas Chandler HaliburtonHope is a pleasant acquaintance, but an unsafe friend, not the man for your banker, though he may do for a traveling companion.
Thomas Chandler HaliburtonHe who sports compliments, unless he takes good aim, may miss his mark, and be wounded by the recoil of his own weapon.
Thomas Chandler Haliburton