I purpose publishing these Letters here in the world before I return to you. Two editions. One, unedited, for Bible readers and their children; the other, expurgated, for persons of refinement

Thunder is good, thunder is impressive; but it is lightning that does the work.

Civilization is a limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities.

The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.

There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist.

I thoroughly believe that any man who's got anything worthwhile to say will be heard if he only says it often enough.

One of the most striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat has only nine lives.