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.

Opinions, from experts, cost money.

God made you and me, in certain respects, quite unequal, and it would be futile to try any interference with His arrangements.

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

I love to make a mistake. It is my only assurance that I cannot reasonably be expected to assume the responsibility of omniscience.

The fricassee with dumplings is made by a Mrs. Miller whose husband has left her four times on account of her disposition and returned four times on account of her cooking.

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