Age, like distance lends a double charm.

When I go abroad I always sail from Boston because it is such a pleasant place to get away from.

Song is the licensed medium for bawling in public things too silly or sacred to be uttered in ordinary speech.

A rolling stone gathers no moss, but it gains a certain polish.

An epicure is one who gets nothing better than the cream of everything but cheerfully makes the best of it.

Diplomacy: lying in state.

Many are called but few get up.