/Quotes
8 quotes

Josh Billings

~ 1818 - 1885

Josh Billings was the pen name of Henry Wheeler Shaw, an American humorist and lecturer known for his witty and satirical essays and sayings. He was popular in the 19th century for his humorous take on human nature, often using misspellings and unconventional grammar to add to the comic effect of his writings.

  1. Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.

    Josh Billings
    #persistence#focus#determination

  2. I think when the full horror of being fifty hits you, you should stay home and have a good cry.

    Josh Billings
    #horror#reflection#vulnerability

  3. In youth we run into difficulties. In old age difficulties run into us.

    Josh Billings
    #youth#aging#difficulties

  4. There is nothing so easy to learn as experience and nothing so hard to apply.

    Josh Billings
    #experience#learning#difficulty

  5. There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.

    Josh Billings
    #forgiveness#revenge#healing

  6. There are lots of people who mistake their imagination for their memory.

    Josh Billings
    #imagination#memory#perception

  7. Money will buy a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail.

    Josh Billings
    #money#loyalty#companionship

  8. Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well.

    Josh Billings
    #life#effort#perspective