A grouch escapes so many little annoyances that it almost pays to be one.

I will say this for adversity: people seem to be able to stand it, and that is more than I can say for prosperity.

Nobody kicks on being interrupted if it's by applause.

I never saw an athletic girl that thought she was strong enough to do indoor work.

Classical music is the kind we keep thinking will turn into a tune.

The hardest thing is writing a recommendation for someone we know.

There is nothing so aggravating as a fresh boy who is too old to ignore and too young to kick.