It is better to be a young June-bug than an old bird of paradise.

Those who say truth is stranger than fiction have wasted their time on poorly written fiction.

When in doubt, tell the truth. That maxim I did invent, but never expected it to be applied to me. I did say, "When you are in doubt," but when I am in doubt myself I use more sagacity.

To forget pain is to be painless; to forget care is to be rid of it; to go abroad is to accomplish both.

[The Bible is] a mass of fables and traditions, mere mythology.

There is no such thing as an ordinary life.

Our consciences take no notice of pain inflicted on others until it reaches a point where it gives pain to us.