I firmly believe that if the whole material medica, as now used, could be sunk to the bottom of the sea, it would be better for mankind-and all the worse for the fishes.

I hate paying taxes. But I love the civilization they give me

The morning cup of coffee has an exhilaration about it which the cheering influence of the afternoon or evening cup of tea cannot be expected to reproduce.

Chicago sounds rough to the maker of verse. One comfort we have - Cincinnati sounds worse.

You may have genius. The contrary is, of course, probable.

Apology is only egotism wrong side out.

Do not be bullied out of your common sense by the specialist; two to one, he is a pedant.