The ancients stole all our ideas from us.

There was never yet an uninteresting life. Such a thing is an impossibility. Inside of the dullest exterior there is a drama, a comedy, and a tragedy.

Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over.

Definite speech means clarity of mind.

A woman springs a sudden reproach upon you which provokes a hot retort, and then she will presently ask you to apologize.

The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin.

Every citizen of the republic ought to consider himself an unofficial policeman, and keep unsalaried watch and ward over the laws and their execution.