A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

It is said that power corrupts, but actually it's moretrue that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted byother things than power.

A fly beforehis own eye is bigger than an elephant in the next field.

In God we trust; all others pay cash.

Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.

Symanpathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well

Thego-between wears out a thousand sandals.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

The cliche that education never ends virtually ensures that it does'nt begin.

The evolution from happiness to habit is one of death's best weapons.

Eyes are more accurate witness than ears

Better hazard than always be in fear.