As an example to others, and not that I care for moderation myself, it has always been my rule never to smoke when asleep, and never to refrain from smoking when awake.

My own luck has been curious all my literary life; I never could tell a lie that anyone would doubt, nor a truth that anybody would believe.

I wish I could make him understand that a loving good heart is riches enough, and that without it intellect is poverty.

The miracle or the power that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application and perseverance under the promptings of a brave, determined spirit.

The difference between a Miracle and a Fact is exactly the difference between a mermaid and a seal.

The average man don't like trouble and danger.

We all like to see people sea-sick when we are not ourselves.