... in the nineteen-thirties ... the most casual reader of murder mysteries could infallibly detect the villain, as soon as there entered a character who had recently washed his neck and did not commit mayhem on the English language.

There is no support so strong as the strength that enables one to stand alone.

So long as the serpent continues to crawl on the ground, the primary influence of woman will be indirect.

Youth is always an enemy to the old.

I am inclined to believe that a man may be free to do anything he pleases if only he will accept responsibility for whatever he does.

The suitable is the last thing we ever want.

After all, you can't expect men not to judge by appearances.