It was in Warwick Castle that I came across the curious stranger whom I am going to talk about. He attracted me by three things: his candid simplicity, his marvelous familiarity with ancient armor, and the restfulness of his company--for he did all the talking.

Leaving out the gamblers, the burglars, and the plumbers, perhaps we do put our trust in God after a fashion. But, after all, it is an overstatement. If the cholera or black plague should come to these shores, perhaps the bulk of the nation would pray to be delivered from it, but the rest would put their trust in The Health Board.

...majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism.

The ignorant are afraid to betray surprise or admiration...they think it ill manners.

Laughter without a tinge of philosophy is but a sneeze of humor. Genuine humor is replete with wisdom.

The more I know people, the more I love my dog.

There has been much tragedy in my life; at least half of it actually happened.