Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand.

We may not pay Satan reverence, for that would be indiscreet, but we can at least respect his talents.

No one is willing to acknowledge a fault in himself when a more agreeable motive can be found for the estrangement of his acquaintances.

The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter.

One thing at a time, is my motto - and just play that thing for all it is worth, even if it's only tto pair and a jack.

Don't tell fish stories where the people know you; but particularly, don't tell them where they know the fish.

When I am king they shall not have bread and shelter only, but also teachings out of books, for a full belly is little worth where the mind is starved.