There nearly always is a method in madness.

If you convey to a woman that something ought to be done, there is always a dreadful danger that she will suddenly do it.

Well, if I am not drunk, I am mad," replied Syme with perfect calm; "but I trust I can behave like a gentleman in either condition.

Angels can fly because they take themselves lightly.

And pray where in earth or heaven are there prudent marriages-Might as well talk about prudent suicides.

The man who says, 'my country right or wrong' is like the man who says, 'my mother drunk or sober'

Do not be proud of the fact that your grandmother was shocked at something which your are accustomed to seeing or hearing without being shocked. ... It may be that your grandmother was an extremely lively and vital animal and that you are a paralytic.