Except a creature be part coward, it is not a compliment to say he is brave; it is merely a loose misapplication of the word

Except a creature be part coward it is not a compliment to say it is brave; it is merely a loose application of the word. Consider the flea! -- incomparably the bravest of all the creatures of God, if ignorance of fear were courage.

The educated Southerner has no use for an 'r', except at the beginning of a word.

I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel they have not said enough.

I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel that they have not said enough.

If you can't get a compliment any other way, pay yourself one.