There is nothing more awe-inspiring than a miracle except the credulity that can take it at par.

Never tell the truth to people who are not worthy of it.

There isn't anything so grotesque or so incredible that the average human being can't believe it.

It was a place of sin, loose women, whiskey and gambling. It was no place for a good Presbyterian, and I did not long remain one.

I am technically "boss" of the family which I am carrying along-but I am grateful to know that it is only technically - that the real authority rests on the other side of the house. It is placed there by a beneficent Providence, who foresaw before I was born, or, if he did not, he has found it out since - that I am not in any way qualified to travel alone.

There is nothing to be learned from the second kick of a mule.

He has been a doctor a year now and has had two patients - no, three, I think - yes, it was three; I attended their funerals.