to call the author of this little book a fool.

unless it is aristocrat–but as a dude is a natural born fool, and, aristocrat an artificial fool, it probably is best not to mix breeds.

who slights his fellows and boasts of high birth, noble ancestors, etc., is a pitiable fool.

every person who endeavors to make a display of himself, who endeavors to impress upon the minds of other persons the fact that he is a little smarter, a little above them, universally is looked upon by them as a fool.

–there is no fool like a rich fool.

in other words, never be a fool.  Fools generally think they are smarter than any other persons.

–you may be mistaken and may regret it as long as you live.  Sometimes there is a reaction.

if you were rich–the probability is, you would be a haughty fool.

is five dollars, but as he is an old customer you will sell it to him for four dollars.  If he is not an idiot he will conclude you are a fool.

is the person who thinks all other persons are fools.