The most interesting information comes from children, for they tell all that they know and then stop.
Mark Twain Quotes
It were not best that we should all think alike; it is difference of opinion that makes horse races.
We are all alike on the inside.
You ought never to “sass” old people- unless they “sass” you first.
He is competent from the age of 16 or 17 thenceforth for 35 years. After 50 his performance is of poor quality, the intervals between are wide, and its satisfactions of no great value to either party.
A solemn, unsmiling, sanctimonious old iceberg who looked like he was waiting for a vacancy in the Trinity.
Threescore years and ten! It is the Scriptural statute of limitations. After that, you owe no active duties; for you the strenuous life is over. You are a time-expired man, to use Kipling’s military phrase: You have served your term, well or less well, and you are mustered out. You are become an honorary member […]
He is now fast rising from affluence to poverty.
He had only one vanity; he thought he could give advice better than any other person.
It is better to give than receive- especially advice.
