Every man is actually weak, and apparently strong. To himself, he seems weak; to others, formidable.

Solvency is maintained by means of a national debt, on the principle, "If you will not lend me the money, how can I pay you?"

Performing on a stool, we've got a sight to make you drool, seven virgins and a mule, keep it cool, keep it cool.

Everything is made of one hidden stuff.

The time will come when the evil forms we have known can no more be organized. Man's culture can spare nothing, wants all material. He is to convert all impediments into instruments, all enemies into power.

When a dog is chasing after you, whistle for him.

It is a capital blunder; as you discover, when another man recites his charities.