There is no such thing as a new idea. We simply take a lot of old ideas and put them into a sort of mental kaleidoscope.

A street in Constantinople is a picture which one ought to see once-not oftener.

Good judgement is the result of experience and experience the result of bad judgement.

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

The proverb says that Providence protects children and idiots. This is really true. I know because I have tested it.

I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him.

You perceive I generalize with intrepidity from single instances. It is the tourist's custom.