1818-1885, American Humorist
About the only difference between the poor and the rich, is this, the poor suffer misery, while the rich have to enjoy it.
Henry Wheeler Shaw – [Riches]
Common Sense is instinct, and enough of it is genius.
Henry Wheeler Shaw – [Common Sense]
It ain't often that a man's reputation outlasts his money.
Henry Wheeler Shaw – [Reputation]
It is a very delicate job to forgive a man, without lowering him in his own estimation, and yours too.
Henry Wheeler Shaw – [Forgiveness]
Man was created a little lower than the angels and has bin getting a little lower ever since.
Henry Wheeler Shaw – [Creation]
My son, observe the postage stamp! Its usefulness depends upon its ability to stick to one thing until it gets there.
Henry Wheeler Shaw – [Patience]
No one can disgrace us but ourselves.
Henry Wheeler Shaw – [Self-esteem]
The wheel that squeaks the loudest is the one that gets the grease.
Henry Wheeler Shaw – [Complaints and Complaining]
There are people who are always anticipating trouble, and in this way they manage to enjoy many sorrows that never really happen to them.
Henry Wheeler Shaw – [Worry]
We hate those who will not take our advice, and despise them who do.
Henry Wheeler Shaw – [Advice]