If I had more time, I would have written less.

Old habits cannot be thrown out the upstairs window. They have to be coaxed downstairs one step at a time.

...ignorant as the unborne babe! ignorant as unborn twins!

Most writers regard the truth as their most valuable possession, and therefore are most economical in its use.

My advice to girls: first, don't smoke - to excess; second, don't drink - to excess; third, don't marry - to excess.

There is nothing like instances to grow hair on a bald-headed argument.

I would like to live in Manchester, England. The transition between Manchester and death would be unnoticeable.