I have often noticed that ancestors never boast of the descendants who boast of ancestors. I would rather start a family than finish one. Blood will tell, but often it tells too much.

There is always a comforting thought in time of trouble when it is not our trouble.

Insects have their own point of view about civilization a man thinks he amounts to a great deal but to a flea or a mosquito a human being is merely something good to eat.

A great many people who spend their time mourning over the brevity of life could make it seem longer if they did a little more work.

Blood will tell, but often it tells too much.

I suppose the human race is doing the best it can but hells bells thats only an explanation its not an excuse.

Yes, he's got all them different kinds of thoroughbred blood in him, and he's got other kinds you ain't mentioned and that you ain't slick enough to see.