Josh Billings - Folks Quotes

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I don't believe in bad luck being set for a man, like a trap, but i have known lots of folks, who if there was any first rate bad luck lying around loose, would be sure to get one foot in it anyhow.

Josh Billings

I know plenty of folks who are so condem contrary, that if they should fall into the river, they would insist upon floating up stream.

Josh Billings

Some folks as they grow older grow wise but most folks simply grow stubborner.

Josh Billings

Experience has the same effect on most folks that age has on a goose, it makes them tougher.

Josh Billings

Them folks who are sudden, ain't apt to be solid; lively streams are always shallow.

Josh Billings

I don't never have any trouble in regulating my own conduct, but to keep other folks straight is what bothers me.

Josh Billings

Prejudice is a house plant that is very apt to wither if you take it out doors amongst folks.

Josh Billings