The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see.

Jesus promised his disciples three things—that they would be completely fearless, absurdly happy, and in constant trouble.

A good novel tells us the truth about its hero; but a bad novel tells us the truth about its author.

I am myself so exceedingly Nordic, as far as physical constitution is concerned, that I can enjoy almost any weather except what is called glorious weather. At the end of a few days, I am left wondering how the men of the Mediterranean ever managed to do almost all the most active and astonishing things that have been done.

Agnostic is the Greek word, for the Latin word, for ignorant

My attitude toward progress has passed from antagonism to boredom. I have long ceased to argue with people who prefer Thursday to Wednesday because it is Thursday.

Most Americans are born drunk, and really require a little wine or beer to sober them.