I don't like to commit myself about heaven and hell - you see, I have friends in both places.

The ignorant are afraid to betray surprise or admiration...they think it ill manners.

To say a compliment well is a high art and few possess it.

Do something everyday that you don't want to do; this is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of doing your duty without pain.

I ordinarily smoke fifteen cigars during my five hours' labours, and if my interest reaches the enthusiastic point, I smoke more. I smoke with all my might, and allow no intervals.

It has been said that a Scotchman has not seen the world until he has seen Edinburgh; and I think that I may say that an American has not seen the United States until he has seen Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

There is no security in life, only opportunity.