Josh Billings

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There are lots of people who mistake their imagination for their memory.

Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well.

Laughter is the sensation of feeling good all over and showing it principally in one place.

Honesty is the rarest wealth anyone can possess, and yet all the honesty in the world ain't lawful tender for a loaf of bread.

Old maids sweeten their tea with scandal.

There are some people so addicted to exaggeration that they can't tell the truth without lying.

One of the greatest victories you can gain over someone is to beat him at politeness.

Flattery is like cologne water, to be smelt, not swallowed.

A puppy plays with every pup he meets, but an old dog has few associates.

Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there.

Silence is one of the hardest arguments to refute.

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.

Marrying for love may be a bit risky, but it is so honest that God can't help but smile on it.