A great many political speeches are literary parricides; they kill their fathers. — George D. Prentice
A man bitten by a dog, whether the animal is mad or not, is apt to get mad himself. — George D. Prentice
In New York City, the common bats fly only at twilight. Brick-bats fly at all hours. — George D. Prentice
Courage, like cowardice, is undoubtedly contagious, but some persons are not liable — George D. Prentice
A word of kindness is seldom spoken in vain, while witty sayings are as easily lost as the pearls slipping from a broken string. — George D. Prentice
It is in vain to hope to please all alike. Let a man stand with his face in what direction he will.. — George D. Prentice
