Self-contemplation is apt to end in self-conceit.
The familiar writer is apt to be his own satirist. Out of his own mouth is he judged.
I am not myself apt to be alarmed at innovations recommended by reason. That dread belongs to those whose interests or prejudices shrink from the advance of truth and science.
Those men are most apt to be obsequious and conciliating abroad, who are under the discipline of shrews at home.
Indeed, there is something to be said for the old math when taught by a poorly trained teacher. He can, at least, get across the fundamental rules of calculation without too much confusion. The same teacher trying to teach new math is apt to get across nothing at all.
People of little understanding are most apt to be angry when their sense is called into question.
In old age the secret springs of human nature are apt to come out.
Public feeling now is apt to side with the persecuted, and our modern martyr is full as likely to be smothered with roses as with coals.
Encourage & support your kids because "Children are apt to live up to what you believe of them.
According to the Asiatics, Cupid's bow is strung with bees which are apt to sting, sometimes fatally, those who meddle with it.
Prejudice is a house-plant which is very apt to wilt if you take it out-of-doors among folks.
Selfishness is one of the qualities apt to inspire love.