Josh Billings ( 9 of 69 )
Incredulity is the wisdom of the fool
Incredulity is the wisdom of the fool
The wheel that squeaks the loudest is the one that gets the grease.
The wheel that squeaks the loudest is the one that gets the grease.
There is gravity in wisdom, but no particular wisdom in gravity.
There is gravity in wisdom, but no particular wisdom in gravity.
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.
The miser and the glutton are two facetious buzzards: one hides his store, and the other stores his hide.
The miser and the glutton are two facetious buzzards: one hides his store, and the other stores his hide.
It is the little bits of things that fret and worry us; we can dodge an elephant, but we can't read more
It is the little bits of things that fret and worry us; we can dodge an elephant, but we can't dodge a fly.
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.
Live within your income, even if you have to borrow money to do so.
Live within your income, even if you have to borrow money to do so.
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?
