Is is difficult to be angry with a gentleman who pays you compliments, even impertinent compliments. Especially impertinent compliments.

It was hate at first sight, clean, pure and strong as grain alcohol.

Writing is like a bird-watcher watching for birds: the stories are there: you just have to train yourself to look for them.

A man asking for help ought to at least give directions.

Now, Mama, Papa, and sir," said Ramses, "please withdraw to the farthest corner and crouch down with your backs turned. It is as I feared; we will never break through by this method. The walls are eight feet thick. Fortunately I brought along a little nitroglycerin--" "Oh, good Gad," shrieked Inspector Cuff.

Conventional history completely ignores half the human race.

The opportunity to lecture had restored my good humor.