Josh Billings ( 10 of 69 )
If it wasn't for faith, there would be no living in this world; we couldn't even eat hash with any read more
If it wasn't for faith, there would be no living in this world; we couldn't even eat hash with any safety.
Reason often makes mistakes, but conscience never does.
Reason often makes mistakes, but conscience never does.
Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.
Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.
One of the best temporary cures for pride and affection is seasickness; a man who wants to vomit never puts read more
One of the best temporary cures for pride and affection is seasickness; a man who wants to vomit never puts on airs.
It is better to know nothing than to know what ain't so.
It is better to know nothing than to know what ain't so.
In youth we run into difficulties; in old age difficulties run into us. -Josh Billings.
In youth we run into difficulties; in old age difficulties run into us. -Josh Billings.
Time is like money, the less we have of it to spare the further we make it go.
Time is like money, the less we have of it to spare the further we make it go.
The man who ain't got an enemy is really poor.
The man who ain't got an enemy is really poor.
As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand.
As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand.
Life is the only real counselor; wisdom unfiltered through personal experience does not become a part of the moral tissue.
Life is the only real counselor; wisdom unfiltered through personal experience does not become a part of the moral tissue.
