![]() | Mark Twain |
When a person cannot deceive himself the chances are against his being able to deceive other people.
The holy passion of friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.
What a wee little part of a person`s life are his acts and his words! His real life is led in his head, and is known to none but himself.
The difference between the almost-right word and the right word is really a large matter - it`s the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.
A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining, but wants it back the minute it begins to rain.