It is not time for mirth and laughter, the cold, gray dawn of the morning after.

She was short on intellect, but long on shape.

Every Man is the Architect of his own Fortunes, but the Neighbours superintend the Construction.

A lot of smart young people have come out of Indiana. The smarter they are, the faster they come out

Mark Twain said (particularly about Pink Marsh): "I have been reading him again, and my admiration overflows all limits. ... How effortless the limning! It is as if the work did itself, without help of the master's hand."

The time to enjoy a European trip is about three weeks after unpacking.

Familiarity breeds contentment.