Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.

The symbol of the race ought to be a human being carrying an ax, for every human being has one concealed about him somewhere, and is always seeking the opportunity to grind it.

Children are natural mimics who act like their parents despite every effort to teach them good manners.

Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't.

Tough times teach trust.

Most men die at 27, we just bury them at 72.

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.