Quotes by Josh Billings

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Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.
    --Josh Billings 

There are people so addicted to exaggeration that they can't tell the truth without lying.
    --Josh Billings 

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.
    --Josh Billings 

As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand.
    --Josh Billings 

Common sense is instinct, and enough of it is genius.
    --Josh Billings 

Confess your sins to the Lord and you will be forgiven; confess them to man and you will be laughed at.
    --Josh Billings 

Flattery is like cologne -- to be smelled, but not swallowed.
    --Josh Billings 

Don't despise your poor relations, they may become suddenly rich one day.
    --Josh Billings 

The road to ruin is always in good repair, and the travelers pay the expense of it.
    --Josh Billings 

Live within your income, even if you have to borrow to do so.
    --Josh Billings