We write frankly and freely, but then we modify before we print.

To gnaw on is human, towards digest, divine.

We do not get ice-cream every where, and so, when we do, we are apt to dissipate to excess.

Nothing so needs reforming as other people's habits.

I ordinarily smoke fifteen cigars during my five hours' labours, and if my interest reaches the enthusiastic point, I smoke more. I smoke with all my might, and allow no intervals.

Life does not consist mainly, or even largely, of facts and happenings. It consists mainly ofthe storm of thought that is forever flowing through one's head.

One of life's most over-valued pleasures is sexual intercourse; of one of life's least appreciated pleasures in defecation.