all women, without in the least meaning it, consider every man they meet as a possible husband for themselves or for their best friend.

Oh, no, I'm not brave. When a thing is certain, there's nothing to be brave about. All you can do is to find your consolation.

Time does not dispose of a question - it only presents it anew in a different guise.

Unless you are good at guessing, it is not much use being a detective.

There speaks the passion and the rebellion that go with red hair. My second wife had red hair. She was a beautiful woman, and she loved me. Strange, is it not? I have always admired red-haired women. Your hair is very beautiful. There are other things I like about you. Your spirit, your courage; the fact that you have a mind of your own. ~Mr. Aristides

There are doubtless certain unworldly people who are indifferent to money. I myself have never met one.

"Look here," I said, "people like to collect disasters."