A land without the laws is like a cat without her claws.

Life without cheer is like a cellar without beer.

A master without a cane is like a rider without the rein.

Marriage without means is like a horse without his beans.

A man without a wife is like a fork without a knife.

A quarrel without fighting is like thunder without lightning.


Motto for a Self-made and Successful Money-lender.—"A loan I did it!"


Improper Expression.—Let it never be said, that when a man jumps for joy, "his delight knows no bounds."