The best of women are hypocrites.

If a man's character is to be abused, say what you will, there's nobody like a relative to do the business.

Be it remembered that man subsists upon the air more than upon his meat and drink; but no one can exist for an hour without a copious supply of air. The atmosphere which some breathe is contaminated and adulterated, and with its vital principles so diminished that it cannot fully decarbonize the blood, nor fully excite the nervous system.

Dinner was made for eating, not for talking.

As fits the holy Christmas birth, Be this, good friends, our carol still Be peace on earth, be peace on earth, To men of gentle will.

Next to excellence is the appreciation of it.

Pray God, keep us simple.