I don't approve of open fires. You can't think, or talk or even make love in front of a fireplace. All you can do is stare at it.

A man may debar nonsense from his library of reason, but not from the arena of his impulses.

There are two kinds of statistics, the kind you look up and the kind you make up.

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

Opinions, from experts, cost money.

Afraid? I can dodge folly without backing into fear.

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