A collection of quotes by Josh Billings.
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Words are often seen hunting for an idea, but ideas are never seen hunting for words.
Josh Billings
Pedantry iz the science ov investing what little yu know in one kind ov perfumery, and insisting upon sticking that under every man's knose whom you meet.
Poverty is the step-mother of genius.
Consider the postage stamp, my son. It secures success through its ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.
Don't put off till tomorrow what can be enjoyed today.
I am a poor man, but I have this consolation: I am poor by accident, not by design.
It is better to know nothing than to know what ain't so.
Remember the poor, it costs nothing.
Pity cost nothing and ain't worth nothing.
Don't mistake pleasure for happiness. They are a different breed of dogs.
Woman's influence is powerful, especially when she wants something.
To enjoy a good reputation give publicly, and steal privately.
A good place to visit, but a poor place to stay.
The more humble a man is before God the more he will be exalted; the more humble he is before man, the more he will get rode roughshod.
Music hath the charm to soothe a savage beast, but I'd try a revolver first.
Life is short, but it's long enough to ruin any man who wants to be ruined.
Be kind to your mother-in-law, but pay for her board at some good hotel.
Incredulity is the wisdom of the fool.
Love is said to be blind, but I know some fellows in love who can see twice as much in their sweethearts as I do.
The trouble with most folks ain't so much their ignorance as knowing so many things that ain't so.
