About Josh Billings:
Josh Billings was the pen name of 19th-century American humorist Henry Wheeler Shaw (April 21, 1818 – October 14, 1885). Although his reputation has not endured so well with later generations, in the latter half of the 19th century he was a famous humor writer and lecturer in the United States, perhaps second only to Mark Twain.
Marrying for love may be a bit risky, but it is so honest that God can't help but smile on it.
Josh BillingsMost people repent their sins by thanking God they ain't so wicked as their neighbors.
Josh BillingsThere is no greater evidence of superior intelligence than to be surprised at nothing.
Josh BillingsLearning sleeps and snores in libraries, but wisdom is everywhere, wide awake, on tiptoe.
Josh Billings