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The family is the nucleus of civilization.
The family is the nucleus of civilization.
Few misfortunes can befall a boy which bring worse consequences than to have a really affectionate mother.
Few misfortunes can befall a boy which bring worse consequences than to have a really affectionate mother.
The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty with the son who neglects them.
The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty with the son who neglects them.
The only good husbands stay bachelors: They're too considerate to get married.
The only good husbands stay bachelors: They're too considerate to get married.
Ah Mozart! He was happily married - but his wife wasn't.
Ah Mozart! He was happily married - but his wife wasn't.
Mistress: Something between a mister and a mattress.
Mistress: Something between a mister and a mattress.
The only thing worse than a man you can't control is a man you can.
The only thing worse than a man you can't control is a man you can.
Ne'er take a wife till thou hast a house (and a fire) to put her in.
Ne'er take a wife till thou hast a house (and a fire) to put her in.
Politics doesn't make strange bedfellows, marriage does.
Politics doesn't make strange bedfellows, marriage does.