Swearing relieves the feelings--that is what swearing does. I explained this to my aunt on one occasion, but it didn't answer with her. She said I had no business to have such feelings.

It always is wretched weather according to us. The weather is like the government - always in the wrong. In summer-time we say it is stifling; in winter that i…

Conceit is the finest armor that a man can wear. Upon its smooth, impenetrable surface the puny dagger-thrusts of spite and envy glance harmlessly aside. Witho…

Contented, unambitious people are all very well in their way. They form a neat, useful background for great portraits to be painted against, and they make a re…