Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but the thing dies in the process and the innards are discouraging to any but the pure scientific mind.

To achieve style, begin by affecting none.

When an American family becomes separated from its toothbrushes and combs and pajamas for a few hours it considers that it has had quite an adventure.

All writing is communication; creative writing is communication through revelation-it is the Self-escaping into the open.

It is easier for a man to be loyal to his club than to his planet; the bylaws are shorter, and he is personally acquainted with the other members.

When you say something, make sure you have said it. The chances of your having said it are only fair.

Home was quite a place when people stayed there.