One cubic foot less of space and it would have constituted adultery.
The surest way to make a monkey of a man is to quote him.
Work is a form of nervousness.
But compared with the task of selecting a piece of French pastry held by an impatient waiter a move in chess is like reaching for a salary check in its demand on the contemplative faculties.
The only cure for a real hangover is death.
A boy can learn a lot from a dog: obedience, loyalty, and the importance of turning around three times before lying down.