Newport, Rhode Island, that breeding place-that stud farm, so to speak-of aristocracy; aristocracy of the American type.

If we only had some God in the country's laws, instead of being in such a sweat to get him into the Constitution, it would be better all around.

The miracle or the power that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application and perseverance under the promptings of a brave, determined spirit.

The man who is a pessimist before 48 knows too much; if he is an optimist after it, he knows too little.

The New York papers have long known that no large question is ever really settled until I have been consulted.

If animals could speak, the dog would be a blundering outspoken fellow; but the cat would have the rare grace of never saying a word too much.

Why was the human race created? Or at least why wasn't something creditable created in place of it? God had His opportunity. He could have made a reputation. But no, He must commit this grotesque folly - a lark which must have cost Him a regret or two when He came to think it over and observe effects.