1922. Forbes Epigrams are little one line, two line or three line paragraphs coming from thoughts which are old as the hills. If any reader derives some slight encouragement or helpfulness or happiness from the pages of this book, let him mentally thank those who inspired the publication of the little volume. May it do something to ease a few loads, stiffen a few backbones, clarify a few perspectives, and encourage the radiating of a few more smiles along life's pathway.