The church is always trying to get other people to reform, it might not be a bad idea to reform itself a little, by way of example

Nations do not think, they only feel. They get their feelings at second hand through their temperaments, not their brains. A nation can be brought -- by force of circumstances, not argument -- to reconcile itself to any kind of government or religion that can be devised; in time it will fit itself to the required conditions; later it will prefer them and will fiercely fight for them.

Comedy keeps the heart sweet.

There are many scapegoats for our sins, but the most popular one is Providence.

I don't speak German well but several experts have assured me that I write it like an angel. Maybe so, maybe so- I don't know. I've not yet made any acquaintances among the angels. That comes later, whenever it please the Deity. I'm not in any hurry.

But I reckon I got to light out for the Territory ahead of therest, because Aunt Sally she's going to adopt me and sivilize me, and I can't stand it. I been there before.

It takes some little time to accept and realize the fact that while you have been growing old, your friends have not been standing still, in that matter.