Illusion is the dust the devil throws in the eyes of the foolish.

Three failures denote uncommon strength. A weakling has not enough grit to fail thrice.

Man forgives woman anything save the wit to outwit him.

Experience is a good teacher, but she sends in terrific bills.

A fool bolts pleasure, then complains of moral indigestion.

Between flattery and admiration there often flows a river of contempt.