Every dogma must have its day.

Patriotism covers a multitude of sins.

Almost before the big motor-car stopped, the girl sprang out.

When I feel that I'm going to write a detective story, I buy a five pound box of chocolates and a ream of paper. When the candy is all gone and the paper all used up, I know that the book is long enough.

It is the interest one takes in books that makes a library. And if a library have interest it is; if not, it isn't.

Happiness is the ability to recognize it.

I am more fond of achieving than striving. My theories must prove to be facts or be discarded as worthless. My efforts must soon be crowned with success, or discontinued.