Books are only the shadow and life the real thing. I believe this as strongly as any belief I hold.
If you can't do, you had best shut up.
Nobody can make a monkey out of anyone who isn't a monkey to start with.
In old age the secret springs of human nature are apt to come out.
How old are you Johnny" she asked. Sixteen." And what's that-a boy or a man?" He laughed. "A boy in time of peace and a man in time of war.
they reminded me of the biggest liar I ever knew personally. Was a farmer, too. Reputation of pretty good farmer at that, but he lied so he had to hire another man to call his pigs.