I am the entire human race compacted together. I have found that there is no ingredient of the race which I do not possess in either a small way or a large way.

What a world of trouble those who never marry escape! There are many happy matches, it is true, and sometimes "my dear," and "my love" come from the heart; but what sensible bachelor, rejoicing in his freedom and years of discretion, will run the tremendous risk?

The air up there in the clouds is very pure and fine, bracing and delicious. And why shouldn't it be?--it is the same the angels breathe.

What is there that confers the noblest delight? What is that which swells a man's breast with pride above that which any other experience can bring to him? Discovery!

Denial ain't just a river in Egypt.

An adventure is something that while it's happening you wish it wasn't.

Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it.