Americans detest all lies except lies spoken in public or printed lies.

When I get hold of a book I particularly admire, I am so enthusiastic that I loan it to someone who never brings it back.

Every man is a reformer until reform tramps on his toes.

People never have confidence in a Big Talker. They know his statements must be cut down, but they can never tell how much.

It is your enemies who keep you straight. For real use one active, sneering enemy is worth two ordinary friends.

Men are virtuous because women are; women are virtuous from necessity.

The little trouble in the world that is not due to love is due to friendship.