A mask of gold hides all deformities.

A mask of gold hides all deformities.

Cats seem to go on the principle that it never does any harm to ask for what they want.

Cats seem to go on the principle that it never does any harm to ask for what they want.

Cats are the ultimate narcissists. You can tell this because of all the time they spend on personal grooming. Dogs read more

Cats are the ultimate narcissists. You can tell this because of all the time they spend on personal grooming. Dogs aren't like this. A dog's idea of personal grooming is to roll in a dead fish.

It is much better to have your gold in the hand than in the heart.

It is much better to have your gold in the hand than in the heart.

If a dog jumps in your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does read more

If a dog jumps in your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer

Gold does not rust on the ground, and rocks don't get soaked in the rain.

Gold does not rust on the ground, and rocks don't get soaked in the rain.

More gold has been mined from the thoughts of men than has been taken from the earth.

More gold has been mined from the thoughts of men than has been taken from the earth.

Truth, like gold, is to be obtained not by its growth, but by washing away from it all that is read more

Truth, like gold, is to be obtained not by its growth, but by washing away from it all that is not gold.

I see, the jewel best enamelled
Will lose his beauty; yet the gold bides still
That others read more

I see, the jewel best enamelled
Will lose his beauty; yet the gold bides still
That others touch, and often touching will
Wear gold; and no man that hath a name,
By falsehood and corruption doth it shame.