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Nor need we power or splendor, wide hall or lordly dome; the good, the true, the tender- these form the read more
Nor need we power or splendor, wide hall or lordly dome; the good, the true, the tender- these form the wealth of home.
Why did Nature create man? Was it to show that she is big enough to make mistakes, or was it read more
Why did Nature create man? Was it to show that she is big enough to make mistakes, or was it pure ignorance?
Women are most fascinating between the ages of thirty-five and forty, after they have won a few races and know read more
Women are most fascinating between the ages of thirty-five and forty, after they have won a few races and know how to pace themselves. Since few women ever pass forty, maximum fascination can continue indefinitely.
Ne'er take a wife till thou hast a house (and a fire) to put her in.
Ne'er take a wife till thou hast a house (and a fire) to put her in.
The only time you really live fully is from thirty to sixty. The young are slaves to dreams; the old read more
The only time you really live fully is from thirty to sixty. The young are slaves to dreams; the old servants of regrets. Only the middle-aged have all their five senses in the keeping of their wits.
For a male and female to live continuously together is...biologically speaking, an extremely unnatural condition.
For a male and female to live continuously together is...biologically speaking, an extremely unnatural condition.
The person who can be only serious or only cheerful, is but half a man.
The person who can be only serious or only cheerful, is but half a man.
Some men are born with cold feet; some acquire cold feet; and some have cold feet thrust upon them.
Some men are born with cold feet; some acquire cold feet; and some have cold feet thrust upon them.
A small family is soon provided for.
A small family is soon provided for.