An uneasy conscience is a hair in the mouth.

isn't so astonishing, the number of things that I can remember, as the number of things I can remember that aren't so.

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.

It is a worthy thing to fight for one's freedom; it is another sight finer to fight for another man's.

One compliment can keep me going for a whole month.

I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way.

Man is the only creature who has a nasty mind.