Some authorities hold that the young ought not to lie at all. That, of course, is putting it rather stronger than necessary; still, while I cannot go quite so far as that, I do maintain, and I believe I am right, that the young ought to be temperate in the use of this great art until practice and experience shall give them that confidence, elegance and precision which alone can make the accomplishment graceful and profitable.

It is not what a man knows, but what he thinks of in time.

Truth is more of a stranger than fiction. When in doubt, tell the truth. If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything. Most writers regard the truth as their most valuable possession, and therefore are economical in its use.

Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.

The rule is perfect: in all matters of opinion our adversaries are insane.

A man may have no bad habits and have worse

Data is like garbage. You'd better know what you are going to do with it before you collect it.