At a certain age some people's minds close up; they live on their intellectual fat.

There is a strange reluctance on the part of most people to admit that they enjoy life.

The highest happiness on earth is marriage. Every man who is happily married is a successful man even if he has failed in everything else.

Marriage is a fine and sacred thing if you make it so.

There is never much trouble in any family where the children hope someday to resemble their parents.

A student never forgets an encouraging private word, when it is given with sincere respect and admiration.

The teacher should make a concerted effort never to lose his temper in the presence of the class. If a man, he may take refuge in profane soliloquies. If a woman, she may follow the example of one sweet-faced tranquil girl who went out in the yard and gnawed a post.