Wit is the sudden marriage of ideas which before their union were not perceived to have any relation.
Thunder is good, thunder is impressive; but it is lightning that does the work.
The lack of money is the root of all evil.
Every man has a secret ambition: To outsmart horses, fish and women.
It has been said that a Scotchman has not seen the world until he has seen Edinburgh; and I think that I may say that an American has not seen the United States until he has seen Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
Truth is more of a stranger than fiction. When in doubt, tell the truth. If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything. Most writers regard the truth as their most valuable possession, and therefore are economical in its use.