How far we travel in life matters far less than those we meet along the way.

What is human life? The first third a good time; the rest remembering about it.

We can secure other people's approval, if we do right and try hard; but our own is worth a hundred of it, and no way has been found out of securing that.

A great, great deal has been said about the weather, but very little has ever been done.

We had an abundance of mangoes, papaias and bananas here, but the pride of the islands, the most delicious fruit known to men, cherimoya, was not in season. It has a soft pulp, like a pawpaw, and is eaten with a spoon.

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

You can tell German wine from vinegar by the label.