“The more that learn to read the less learn how to make a living. That's one thing about a little education. It spoils you for actual work. The more you know the more you think somebody owes you a living
“Your net worth to the world is usually determined by what remains after your bad habits are subtracted from your good ones
“Many people take no care of their money till they come nearly to the end of it, and others do just the same with their time
“Everything human is pathetic. The secret source of humor itself is not joy but sorrow. There is no humor in heaven.
“The home to everyone is to him his castle and fortress, as well for his defence against injury and violence, as for his repose