When I was born I was so surprised I didn't talk for a year and a half.

Some people are amazed at my brain, but really it's nothing.

A young boy shouldn't be given up for hopeless just because he's lazy, surly, and good for nothing. Don't be discouraged by those things - maybe he's just trying to be like his daddy.

It's foolish to bet on a horse without talking to him first. I know it seems silly to ask a horse who's going to win a race - but it's no sillier than asking anyone else.

You kissed me like that when I was a blushing bride ...? I wonder what I was blushing about?

You've buttered your bread, now sleep in it.

They laughed at Joan of Arc, but she went right ahead and built it.