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.
There is only one thing people like that is good for them a good night's sleep.
Abuse a man unjustly and you will make friends for him.
What people say behind your back is your standing in the community.
A reasonable probability is the only certainty.
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.
No woman ever falls in love with a man unless she has a better opinion of him than he deserves.
When I am idle and shiftless my affairs become confused when I work I get results ... not great results but enough to encourage me.
Bravery is the knowledge of the cowardice in the enemy.
Even if a farmer intends to loaf he gets up in time to get an early start.
Farmers worry only during the growing season but town people worry all the time.
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
A modest man is usually admired - if people ever hear of him.
Half the unhappiness in the world is due to the failure of plans which were never reasonable and often impossible.
What people say behind your back is your standing in the community in which you live.
No one can help you in holding a good job except Old Man You.
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.
About all some men accomplish in life is to send a son to Harvard.