When may a man be said to be personally involved? When he is wrapped up in himself.
What wind should a hungry sailor wish for? One that blows fowl and chops about.
Why are bookkeepers like chickens? Because they have to scratch for a living.
Why do British soldiers never run away? Because they belong to the standing army.
What part of a car resembles a person? The wheel, because it is tired.
On which side of a pitcher is the handle? The outside.
When may a chair be said to dislike you? When it can't bear you.
What is that which divides by uniting and unites by dividing? The scissors.
Why are young children like castles in the air? Because their existence is only in-fancy.
Why is a proud girl like a music book? She is full of airs.