Unprovided with original learning, unformed in the habits of thinking, unskilled in the arts of composition, I resolved to write a book.

The man who has never been flogged has never been taught.

Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.

Plus ,ca change, plus c'est la m^eme chose. [The more things change, the more they remain the same.]

Certain passages in several laws have always defied interpretation and the most inexplicable must be a matter of opinion. A judge of the Court of Session of Scotland has sent the editors of this book his candidate which reads, "In the Nuts (unground

Every man thinks God is on his side. The rich and powerful know that he is.

Don't get mad, get even.

In breeding cattle you need one bull for every twenty-five cows, unless the cows are known sluts.