Maxioms by Josh Billings
Confess your sins to the Lord, and you will be forgiven; confess them to men, and you will be laughed read more
Confess your sins to the Lord, and you will be forgiven; confess them to men, and you will be laughed at.
The road to ruin is always in good repair, and the travellers pay the expense of it.
The road to ruin is always in good repair, and the travellers pay the expense of it.
It ain't often that a man's reputation outlasts his money.
It ain't often that a man's reputation outlasts his money.
Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing until it gets there.
Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing until it gets there.
One of the best temporary cures for pride and affectation is seasickness; a man who wants to vomit never puts read more
One of the best temporary cures for pride and affectation is seasickness; a man who wants to vomit never puts on airs.
