When the time comes that a man has had his dinner, then the true man comes to the surface

Blasphemy? No, it is not blashphemy. If God is as vast as that, he is above blasphemy; if he is as little as that, He is beneath it.

It has been said that a Scotchman has not seen the world until he has seen Edinburgh; and I think that I may say that an American has not seen the United States until he has seen Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

Patriotism is merely a religion-love of country, worship of country, devotion to the country's flag and honor and welfare.

My land, the power of training! Of influence! Of education! It can bring a body up to believe anything.

I can live for two months on a good compliment.

Senator: Person who makes laws in Washington when not doing time.