There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

Inspiration is apt to come only while one is working, waited for, it usually keeps waiting.

God made time, but man made haste.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

I'mjust preparing my impromptu remarks.

A quiettongue shows a wise head.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

To believein something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

It is easier to discover deficiencies in indivuduals, states and providence than to see their real import and value.

Outside noisy, inside empty.