Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.

The Americans are identical to the British in all respects except, of course, language.

There is no mode of action, no form of emotion, that we do not share with the lower animals. It is only by language that we rise above them.

I love to talk about nothing. It's the only thing I know anything about.

We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. We all have clouds above us but some see their silver linings. We all face difficulties but some of us are grateful that they aren't worse.

There are many things that we would throw away if we were not afraid that others might pick them up.

Ultimately the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or in friendship, is conversation.