"It is useless to attempt to reason a man out of a thing he was never reasoned into."

"I am not fond of arguments, because they are generally productive of more heat than light."

"Promises and pie-crusts are made to be broken."

"One of the best rules in conversation is, never to say a thing which any of the company can reasonably wish had been left unsaid."

"A physician is an unfortunate gentleman who is every day required to perform a miracle; namely, to reconcile health with intemperance."