What is the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector? The taxidermist takes only your skin.

An uneasy conscience is a hair in the mouth.

If there was two birds sitting on a fence, he would bet you which one would fly first.

When we do not know a person - and also when we do - we have to judge his size by the size and nature of his achievements, as compared with the achievements of others in his special line of business - there is no other way.

Experience is an author's most valuable asset; experience is the thing that puts the muscle and the breath and the warm blood into the book he writes.

Distance lends enchantment to the view.

Always acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you an opportunity to commit more.