To expect the unexpected shows a thoroughly modern intellect.

There is something very morbid about modern sympathy with pain.

Grass is hard and lumpy and damp, and full of dreadful black insects.

When I see a spade, I call it a spade. I'm glad to say I have never seen a spade. The man who would call a spade a spade should be compelled to use it. It's the only thing he's fit for.

I believe it is customary in good society to take some slight refreshment at five o'clock.

Philanthropic people lose all sense of humanity. It is their distinguishing characteristic.

Don't be discouraged if your children reject your advice. Years later they will offer it to their own offspring.