Don't say the old lady screamed. Bring her on and let her scream.

None but an ass pays a compliment and asks a favour at the same time. There are many asses.

I am not an American. I am the American.

Christianity will doubtless still survive in the earth ten centuries hence- stuffed and in a museum.

A baby is an angel whose wings decrease as his legs increase.

Both marriage and death ought to be welcome: the one promises happiness, doubtless the other assures it.

Seventy is old enough. After that there is too much risk.