There is not a single human characteristic that can be safely labeled as American.

I never write Metropolis for seven cents because I can get the same price for city. I never write policeman because I can get the same money for cop.

Whoever has lived long enough to find out what life is, knows how deep a debt of gratitude we owe to Adam, the first great benefactor of our race. He brought death into the world.

If you don't know how to pronounce a word, say it loudly. Do not compound mispronunciation with inaudibility

No sinner is ever saved after the first twenty minutes of a sermon.

Tell the truth or trump-but get the trick.

The Moral Sense teaches us what is right, and how to avoid it-when unpopular.