Edged tools are dangerous things to handle, and not infrequently do much hurt.

Humor brings insight and tolerance. Irony brings a deeper and less friendly understanding.

Traveling is, and has always been, more popular than the traveler.

English civilization rests largely upon tea and cricket, with mighty spurts of enjoyment on Derby Day, and at Newmarket.

The pessimist is seldom an agitating individual. His creed breeds indifference to others, and he does not trouble himself to thrust his views upon the unconvinced.

Believers in political faith-healing enjoy a supreme immunity from doubt.

fair play is less characteristic of groups than of individuals.