I asked Tom if countries always apologized when they had done wrong, and he says - "Yes; the little ones does".

The nation is divided, half patriots and half traitors, and no man can tell which from which.

Until I came to New Mexico, I never realized how much beauty water adds to a river.

... the English alphabet is pure insanity..., It can hardly spell any word in the language with any degree of certainty.

There is a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable.

A pilot must have a memory developed to absolute perfection. But there are two higher qualities which he also must have. He must have good and quick judgment and decision, and a cool, calm courage that no peril can shake.

What a lie it is to call this a free country, where none but the unworthy and undeserving may swear.