Maxioms by Josh Billings
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.
Wisdom has never made a bigot, but learning has.
Wisdom has never made a bigot, but learning has.
Poverty is the step-mother of genius.
Poverty is the step-mother of genius.
It is a statistical fact that the wicked work harder to reach hell than the righteous do to enter heaven.
It is a statistical fact that the wicked work harder to reach hell than the righteous do to enter heaven.
One-half the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.
One-half the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.
