[The Bible is] a mass of fables and traditions, mere mythology.

If you would beseech a blessing upon yourself, beware! lest without intent you invoke a curse upon a neighbor at the same time.

A better idea than my own is to listen.

Warm summer sun, shine kindly here. Warm southern wind, blow softly here. Green sod above, lie light, lie light. Good night, dear Heart, Good night, good night.

To get the right word in the right place is a rare achievement.

We never knew an ignorant person yet but was prejudiced.

France has usually been governed by prostitutes