We are happy in this world just in proporshun as we make others happy — i stand reddy tew bet 50 dollars on this saying.
[We are happy in this world just in proportion as we make others happy — I stand ready to bet 50 dollars on this saying.]
Josh Billings (1818-1885) American humorist, aphorist [pseud. of Henry Wheeler Shaw]
Josh Billings: His Works, Complete (1873)