URBANITY, n. The kind of civility that urban observers ascribe to dwellers in all cities but New York. Its commonest expression is heard in the words, "I beg your pardon," and it is not consistent with disregard of the rights of others.

The covers of this book are too far apart.

I think love is the most unbelievable, and critical, thing in civilization. Everything else is very mechanical and predictable, but love, you can't catch it.

Democracy is four wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.

International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smoldering one

COMMENDATION n. The tribute that we pay to achievements that resembles but do not equal our own.

Friendless. Having no favors to bestow. Destitute of fortune. Addicted to utterance of truth and common sense.