Josh Billings

One of the rarest things that a man ever does, is to do the best he can.

Josh Billings

Perseverance is king.

Josh Billings

There are a lot of people who mistake their imagination for their memory.

Josh Billings

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

Josh Billings

A man cannot learn to be wise any more than he can learn to be handsome.

Josh Billings

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

Josh Billings

A slander is like a hornet; if you cannot kill it dead at the first blow, better not to strike at it.

Josh Billings

A wise man never enjoys himself so much, nor a fool so little, as when alone.

Josh Billings

A witty writer is like a porcupine; his quill makes no distinction between friend and foe.

Josh Billings

About the most originality that any writer can hope to achieve honestly is to steal with good judgment.

Josh Billings