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(1899—1986), Argentinian author

Mirrors and copulation are abominable because they increase the number of men.

Marriage is our last, best chance to grow up.

(1815—1885)

U.S. humorist

The trouble with people is not that they don't know but that they know so much that ain't so.

(1818—1885)

U.S. humorist

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

(1818—1885)

U.S. humorist

Advice is like castor oil, easy enough to give but dreadful uneasy to take.

(1818—1885)

U.S. humorist

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

(1818—1885)

U.S. humorist

Don't take the bull by the horns, take him by the tail; then you can let go when you want to.

(1818—1885)

U.S. humorist

I haven't much doubt that man sprang from the monkey, but where did the monkey spring from?

(1818—1885)

U.S. humorist

It is easy to assume a habit; but when you try to cast it off, it will take skin and all.

(1818—1885)

U.S. humorist

Man was created a little lower than the angels, and has been getting a little lower ever since.