–it is not good taste, and will create many unpleasant remarks.

–you cannot love him, and you simply proclaim to the world that you have sold your personal charms.

–a small waist is an infallible sign of a feeble constitution, and is almost synonymous with “doctor bills.”

all dudes will fail to appreciate this little book–a little essence of eider down, would be preferable.

in the world, you are no better than the humblest citizen; in fact, remember that humility is one of the best evidences of greatness.

with whatever comes to pass.  Why cry over spilt milk?  It will avail nothing.  Dismiss trouble from your mind and resign yourself to whatever may present itself.

because it is hoary with age–frequently its age is the best evidence that it is false.

whether sister, mother, stranger, or wife.  Your wife may not object, although she would be very glad to have you throw your cigar forever away.  Her love for you causes her to endure it silently, and your coarseness causes you to continue it.

The author consulted fifty wives whose husbands smoke, and forty-six said they would give anything to have their husbands throw away their cigars.  The other four were not particular about it.  The experience of libertines is that a woman who enjoys the stench of a cigar is not noted for virtue.

for coffee, tea, sauce, etc.  If you want any milk to drink have manners enough to call for it.  This is a very common hotel practice.

could have had homes, had they saved their money.