Josh Billings

Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.

Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.

I've never known a person who lives to 110 who is remarkable for anything else.

I've never known a person who lives to 110 who is remarkable for anything else.

Flattery is like cologne water, to be smelt of, not swallowed.

Flattery is like cologne water, to be smelt of, not swallowed.

One of the greatest victories you can gain over someone is to beat him at politeness.

One of the greatest victories you can gain over someone is to beat him at politeness.

There is a significant Latin proverb; to wit: Who will guard the guards?

There is a significant Latin proverb; to wit: Who will guard the guards?