It is impossible for human nature to believe that money is not there. It seems so much more likely that the money is there and only needs bawling for.

The young were always theoretical; only the middle-aged could realize the deadliness of principles.

I love you - I am at rest with you - I have come home.

He was so crooked, you could have used his spine for a safety-pin.

there is undoubtedly something irritating about the favorites of fortune.

Those who make some other person their job... are dangerous.

I say, I don’t think the human frame is very thoughtfully constructed for this sleuthhound business. If one could go on all fours, or had eyes in ones knees, it would be a lot more practical’… ‘What luck! Here’s a deep, damp ditch on the other side, which I shall now proceed to fall into.’ A slithering crash proclaimed that he had carried out his intention.