Arguments have no chance against petrified training; they wear it as little as the waves wear a cliff. |
As a rule we develop a borrowed European idea forward, and. . . Europe develops a borrowed American idea backwards. |
As a thinker and planner the ant is the equal of any savage race of men; as a self-educated specialist in several arts she is the superior of any savage race of men; and in one or two high mental qualities she is above the reach of any man, savage or civilized! |
As to the Adjective; when in doubt, strike it out |
At bottom he [Carlyle] was probably fond of them [the Americans], but he was always able to conceal it. |
At fifty a man can be an ass without being an optimist but not an optimist without being an ass |
Balloon: Thing to take meteroric observations and commit suicide with |
Barring that natural expression of villainy which we all have, the man looked honest enough. |
Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint. |
Be careless in your dress if you will, but keep a tidy soul. |
Be good and you will be lonely |
Be good and you will be lonesome |
Be kind to unkind people - they need it the most |
Be not the first one to quarrel, nor the last to make up |
Be respectful to your superiors, if you have any |