A wise man never enjoys himself so much, nor a fool so little, as when alone. — Josh Billings Copy Share Image
The best medicine I know for rheumatism is to thank the Lord that it ain't gout. — Josh Billings Copy Share Image
The man who has never been tempted doesn't know how dishonest he is. — Josh Billings Copy Share Image
Opinions should be formed with great caution, and changed with greater. — Josh Billings Caution Copy Share Image
Never run into debt, not if you can find anything else to run into. — Josh Billings Advice Copy Share Image
Silence is one of the hardest kind of arguments to refute. There is no good substitute for wisdom; but silence is the… — Josh Billings Argument Copy Share Image
Dangers are sum like a kold bath, very dangerous while you stand stripped on the bank, but often not only harmless, but… — Josh Billings Copy Share Image
What the world wants iz [sic] good examples, not so mutch advice; advice may be wrong, but examples prove themselves. — Josh Billings Advice Copy Share Image
As in a game ov cards, so in the game ov life, we must play what is dealt tew us, and the… — Josh Billings Copy Share Image
One of the best temporary cures for pride and affectation is seasickness; a man who wants to vomit never puts on airs. — Josh Billings Copy Share Image
Consider the postage stamp, my son. It secures success through its ability to stick to one thing till it gets there. — Josh Billings Advice Copy Share Image
Experience is a grindstone; and it is lucky for us, if we can get brightened by it, and not ground. — Josh Billings Experience Copy Share Image
There are people who are always anticipating trouble, and in this way they manage to enjoy many sorrows that never really happen… — Josh Billings Copy Share Image
Lying is like trying to hide in a fog: If you move about you're in danger of bumping your head against the… — Josh Billings Copy Share Image
When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around.… — Josh Billings Copy Share Image
Music hath the charm to soothe a savage beast, but I'd try a revolver first. — Josh Billings Beast Copy Share Image