He that raises a large family does, indeed, while he lives to observe them, stand a broader mark for sorrow; but then he stands a broader mark for pleasure too.

Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame.

Most people return small favors, acknowledge medium ones and repay greater ones – with ingratitude.

I wake up every morning at nine and grab for the morning paper. Then I look at the obituary page. If my name is not on it, I get up.