When I get hold of a book I particularly admire, I am so enthusiastic that I loan it to someone who never brings it back.
Some men storm imaginary Alps all their lives and die in the foothills cursing difficulties which do not exist.
What people say behind your back is your standing in the community.
Abuse a man unjustly and you will make friends for him.
There is only one thing people like that is good for them a good night's sleep.
When I am idle and shiftless my affairs become confused when I work I get results ... not great results but enough to encourage me.
No woman ever falls in love with a man unless she has a better opinion of him than he deserves.
If a friend is in trouble don't annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it.
Even if a farmer intends to loaf he gets up in time to get an early start.
The man who can keep a secret may be wise, but he is not half as wise as the man with no secrets to keep
Half the unhappiness in the world is due to the failure of plans which were never reasonable and often impossible.
A reasonable probability is the only certainty.
Bravery is the knowledge of the cowardice in the enemy.
What people say behind your back is your standing in the community in which you live.
Farmers worry only during the growing season but town people worry all the time.
A loafer never works except when there is a fire then he will carry out more furniture than anybody.
Friends are like a pleasant park where you wish to go while you may enjoy the flowers you may not eat them.
A modest man is usually admired - if people ever hear of him.
No one can help you in holding a good job except Old Man You.
If you knew how cowardly your enemy is you would slap him. Bravery is knowledge of the cowardice in the enemy.