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

You needn't love your enemy, but if you refrain from telling lies about him, you are doing well enough.

A conquered foe should be watched.

I believe in grumbling; it is the politest form of fighting known.

None of us can boast about the morality of our ancestors. The record does not show that Adam and Eve were ever married.

The feeling of sleepiness when you are not in bed, and can't get there, is the meanest feeling in the world.

I express many absurd opinions. But I am not the first man to do it; American freedom consists largely in talking nonsense.