Josh Billings

Money will buy a pretty good dog, but it won’t buy the wag of his tail.

Josh Billings

Most men would rather be charged with malice than with making a blunder.

Josh Billings

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

Josh Billings

Opinions should be formed with great caution, and changed with greater.

Josh Billings

People who have nothing to say are never at a loss in talking.

Josh Billings

Reason often makes mistakes, but conscience never does.

Josh Billings

Self-made men are most always apt to be a little too proud of the job.

Josh Billings

Show me a thoroughly contented person, and I will show you a useless one.

Josh Billings

Silence is one of the hardest arguments to refute.

Josh Billings

Solitude is a good place to visit but a poor place to stay.

Josh Billings