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Famous Quotes By Josh Billings

Famous quotes made by the American humorist, Josh Billings - (the pen name of Henry Wheeler Shaw). He was born on April 12, 1818 in Lanesborough, Massachusetts, and died on October 14, 1885.

Don't despise your poor relations; they may become suddenly rich someday.

When a man comes to me for advice, I find out the kind of advice he wants, and I give it to him.

Experience increases our wisdom but doesn't reduce our follies.

If the animals had reason, they would act just as ridiculous as we menfolks do.

The best way to convince a fool that he is wrong is to let him have his own way.

Give the devil his due, but be very careful that there ain't much due him.

Confess your sins to the Lord, and you will be forgiven; confess them to men, and you will be laughed at.

If you want to get a sure crop, and a big yield, sow wild oats.

I have finally come to the conclusion that a good reliable set of bowels is worth more to a man than any quantity of brains.

A married philosopher is necessarily comic.

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