Mexican homes as a rule are closed off to the world by high blank walls of yellowish masonry, topped with broken glass to discourage escaladores, or climbing burglars. The gardens and fountains and other delights are hidden, as in an Arab city.

As he drank, little brown drops of coffee clung to his mustache like dew. Men will live like billy goats if they are let alone.

I always go backwards when I am backing up.

I would not put a thief in my mouth to steal my brains.

Lookin' back is a bad habit.

Nothing I like to do pays well.

If you want anything done right you will have to see to it yourself every time.