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Peace is like a beautiful woman — it’s wonderful, but has been known to bear watching.

Will Rogers (1879-1935) American humorist
“Daily Telegrams” column (1929-11-03)
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Added on 10-Aug-23 | Last updated 10-Aug-23
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A weak man wants az mutch watching as a bad one.

[A weak man wants as much watching as a bad.]

Josh Billings (1818-1885) American humorist, aphorist [pseud. of Henry Wheeler Shaw]
Everybody’s Friend, Or; Josh Billing’s Encyclopedia and Proverbial Philosophy of Wit and Humor, “Koarse Shot” (1874)
 
Added on 14-Dec-16 | Last updated 5-May-19
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Distrust and caution are the parents of security.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1733)
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Added on 7-Jun-16 | Last updated 5-Jun-23
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