In the city a funeral is just an interruption of traffic; in the country it is a form of popular entertainment.

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The time to enjoy a European trip is about three weeks after unpacking.

The time to enjoy a European trip is about three weeks after unpacking.

Anybody can win - unless there happens to be a second entry.

Anybody can win - unless there happens to be a second entry.

If it were not for the presents, an elopement would be preferable.

If it were not for the presents, an elopement would be preferable.

It is not time for mirth and laughter, the cold, gray dawn of the morning...

It is not time for mirth and laughter, the cold, gray dawn of the morning...

After being Turned Down by numerous Publishers, he had decided to write for Posterity.

After being Turned Down by numerous Publishers, he had decided to write for Posterity.

One man's poison Ivy is another man's spinach.

One man's poison Ivy is another man's spinach.

Nothing is improbable until it moves into past tense.

Nothing is improbable until it moves into past tense.

Do unto yourself as your neighbors do unto themselves and look pleasant.

Do unto yourself as your neighbors do unto themselves and look pleasant.

Only the more rugged mortals should attempt to keep up with current literature.

Only the more rugged mortals should attempt to keep up with current literature.

Early to bed and early to rise is a bad rule for anyone who wishes...

Early to bed and early to rise is a bad rule for anyone who wishes...

A good folly is worth what you pay for it.

A good folly is worth what you pay for it.

Only the more rugged mortals should attempt to keep up with current literature

Only the more rugged mortals should attempt to keep up with current literature

She was short on intellect, but long on shape.

She was short on intellect, but long on shape.

For parlor use, the vague generality is a life saver.

For parlor use, the vague generality is a life saver.

A man never feels more important than when he receives a telegram containing more than...

A man never feels more important than when he receives a telegram containing more than...

A friend who is near and dear may in time become as useless as a...

A friend who is near and dear may in time become as useless as a...

Anybody can win, unless there happens to be a second entry.

Anybody can win, unless there happens to be a second entry.

We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we...

We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we...

We all live in the gutter but some of us are looking up at the...

We all live in the gutter but some of us are looking up at the...

These then are my last words to you. Be not afraid of life. Believe life...

These then are my last words to you. Be not afraid of life. Believe life...

You know, somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note...

You know, somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note...