In the South the war is what A.D. is elsewhere; they date from it.

Why is it that, among men, physical courage is a trait so plenteous yet moral courage is a trait so rare?

Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't.

Laughter without a tinge of philosophy is but a sneeze of humor. Genuine humor is replete with wisdom.

It is curious and interesting to notice what an attraction a fussy, mincing, nickel-plated word has for you.

What a good thing Adam had. When he said a good thing he knew nobody had said it before.

One of the proofs of the immortality of the soul is that myriads have believed it. They also believed the world was flat.