The observance of Thanksgiving Day-as a function-has become general of late years. The Thankfulness is not so general. This is natural. Two-thirds of the nation have always had hard luck and a hard time during the year, and this has a calming effect upon their enthusiasm.

It is better to be alone than unwelcome. - Eve

Necessity is the mother of taking chances.

Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.

Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen.

We may not pay Satan reverence, for that would be indiscreet, but we can at least respect his talents.

I don't want my girl to be so skinny she can knife me with her knee.