A straw vote only shows which way the hot air blows.

Of habit, the power that keeps the earth from flying to pieces; though there is some silly theory of gravitation.

The magi, as you know, were wise men wonderfully wise men who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger. They invented the art of giving Christmas presents.

There is one day that is ours. Thanksgiving Day is the one day that is purely American.

Most wonderful of all are words, and how they make friends one with another.

If man knew how women pass the time when they are alone, they'd never marry.

[A]ll of life, as we know it, moves in little, unavailing circles. More justly than to anything else, it can be likened to the game of baseball. Crack! we hit the ball, and away we go. If we earn a run (in life we call it success) we get back to the home plate and sit upon a bench. If we are thrown out, we walk back to the home plate -- and sit upon a bench.