It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data.

It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important.

I followed you.' I saw no one.' That is what you may expect to see when I follow you.

A trusty comrade is always of use; and a chronicler still more so.

I must apologize for calling so late," said he, "and I must further beg you to be so unconventional as to allow me to leave your house presently by scrambling over your back garden wall.

Why should people ever take credit for charity when they must know that they cannot gain as much pleasure out of their guineas in any other fashion?

My mind rebels at stagnation, give me problems, give me work!