Gold in its native state is but dull, unornamental stuff, and only lowborn metals excite the admiration of the ignorant with an ostentatious glitter. However, like the rest of the world, I still go on underrating men of gold and glorifying men of mica.

My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.

I have traveled more than anyone else, and I have noticed that even the angels speak English with an accent.

He liked to like people, therefore people liked him.

Optimist: day-dreamer in his small clothes.

The human being places sexual intercourse above all other joys, but leaves it out of his heaven.

Most writers regard the truth as their most valuable possession, and therefore are most economical in its use.