Quotes by Josh Billings

It ain't often that a man's reputation outlasts his money.

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

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.

There's a great power in words, if you don't hitch too many of them together.

Marrying for love may be a bit risky, but it is so honest that God can't help but smile on it.

Most people repent their sins by thanking God they ain't so wicked as their neighbors.

The best time for you to hold your tongue is the time you feel you must say something or bust.

To bring up a child in the way he should go, travel that way yourself once in a while.

There are some people so addicted to exaggeration that they can't tell the truth without lying.

As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand.