When a person cannot deceive himself the chances are against his being able to deceive other people.

Switzerland is simply a large, lumpy, solid rock with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.

The moral sense enables one to perceive morality, and avoid it. The immoral sense enables one to perceive immorality and enjoy it.

There are German songs which can make a stranger to the language cry.

I've seen many troubles in my time, only half of which ever came true.

The average American's simplest and commonest form of breakfast consists of coffee and beefsteak.

When you ascend the hill of prosperity, may you not meet a friend.