In common with all Protestant or Jewish cultures, America was developed on the idea that your word is your bond. Otherwise, the frontier could never have been opened, 'cause it was lawless. A man's word had to mean something.

I don't regard my career as something so precious that it comes before my convictions.

There were centuries when civilization had no theater.

The classy gangster is a Hollywood invention.

Nobody gets justice. People only get good luck or bad luck.

Gluttony is not a secret vice.

Husbands should revolt from time to time. Even the best circus-number becomes boring if the beast is too tame.