The brain can be hoodwinked but not the stomach.

I like to walk around Manhattan, catching glimpses of its wild life, the pigeons and cats and girls.

To read of a detective's daring finesse or ingenious stratagem is a rare joy.

Hemingway never grew out of adolescence. His scope and depth stayed shallow because he had no idea what women are for.

I understand the technique of eccentricity; it would be futile for a man to labor at establishing a reputation for oddity if he were ready at the slightest provocation to revert to normal action.

The requisitions of the income tax have added greatly to the attractions of mercenary crime.

Everyone has something they don't want anyone to see; that is one of the functions of a home, to provide a spot to keep such things.