the squeeky wheel gets the grease.

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

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

In the whole history of the world there is but one thing that money cannot buy…to wit–the wag of a dog’s tail.

There is one kind of laugh that I always did recommend; it looks out of the eye first with a merry twinkle, then it creeps down on its hands and knees and plays around the...

To bring up a child in the way he should go, travel that way yourself once in a while.

Don’t put off till tomorrow what can be enjoyed today.

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.

The best time for you to hold your tongue is the time you feel you must say something or bust.

Adversity has the same effect on a man that severe training has on the pugilist: it reduces him to his fighting weight.