Josh Billings, Hiz Sayings

Josh Billings was the pen name of Henry Wheeler Shaw (1818–1885), an American humorist renowned for his use of dialect and for his folksy wit. Born in Lanesborough, Massachusetts, Shaw pursued various occupations before finding his calling in writing. He began his literary career as a journalist, transitioning to lectures and humorous essays as his fame grew. Billings is most famously associated w...