Priapism is what happens when someone gets strangulated to the point of hypoxia.

Use the right word, not its second cousin.

The human race is a race of cowards; and I am not only marching in that procession but carrying a banner.

I don't see any use in having a uniform and arbitrary way of spelling words. We might as well make all clothes alike and cook all dishes alike. Sameness is tiresome; variety is pleasing.

Happiness ain't a thing in itself -it's only a contrast with something that ain't pleasant. And so, as soon as the novelty is over and the force of the contrast dulled, it ain't happiness any longer, and you have to get something fresh.

People are much more willing to lend you books than bookcases.

Every man is a moon; he has a side no one sees.