I scarce ever heard or saw the introductory words, "Without vanity I may say," etc., but some vain thing immediately followed.
I scarce ever heard or saw ...
Quotes from the same author
One today is worth two tomorrows.
The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance.
Watch the little things; a small leak will sink a great ship.
Honesty is the best policy.
Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.
