One of my theories is that the hearts of men are about alike, no matter what their skin color.
There is a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable.
The Mississippi River towns are comely, clean, well built, and pleasing to the eye, and cheering to the spirit. The Mississippi Valley is as reposeful as a dreamland, nothing worldly about it . . . nothing to hang a fret or a worry upon.
No real gentleman will tell the naked truth in the presence of ladies.
I shall never use profanity except in discussing house rent and taxes.
A human being has a natural desire to have more of a good thing than he needs.