Just as there is nothing between the admirable omelet and the intolerable, so with autobiography.

Writing itself is a bad enough trade, rightly held up to ridicule and contempt by the greater part of mankind, and especially by those who do real work, plowing, riding, sailing

If we do not restore the Institution of Property we cannot escape restoring the Institution of Slavery; there is no third course.

Be at the pains of putting down every single item of expenditure whatsoever every day which could possibly be twisted into a professional expense and remember to lump in all the doubtfulls.

The Llama is a woolly sort of fleecy hairy goat, with an indolent expression and an undulating throat; like an unsuccessful literary man.

Is there no Latin word for Tea? Upon my soul, if I had known that I would have let the vulgar stuff alone.

If any man gives you a wine you can't bear, don't say it is beastly... But don't say you like it. You are endangering your soul and the use of wine as well... Seek out some other wine good to your taste.