To live in this world is a rare thing; most people just exist.

Niagara Falls is simply a vast unnecessary amount of water going over the wrong way and then falling over unnecessary cliffs...The wonder would be if the water did not fall.

Dammit Sir, it's your duty to get married. You can't always be living for pleasure!

I never forget a face, but in your case I'll make an exception.

They did not understand a single word of what he was saying, but that made no matter, for they put their heads on one side, and looked wise, which is quite as good as understanding a thing, and very much easier.

They've promised that dreams can come true - but forgot to mention that nightmares are dreams, too.

Rich bachelors should be heavily taxed. It is not fair that some men should be happier than others.