An ardent supporter of the hometown team should go to a game prepared to take offense, no matter what happens.

At fifteen one is first beginning to realize that everything isn't money and power in this world, and is casting about for joys that do not turn to dross in one's hands.

The pencil sharpener is about as far as I have ever got in operating a complicated piece of machinery with any success.

The wise man thinks once before he speaks twice.

Next to an old-fashioned church social, or possibly a monster bridge party, there is no buzz which can equal the sibilant buzz ofa matinée.

Other men wear white suits in summer and it doesn't seem to bother them. But my white suit seems to be a little whiter than theirs. I think also that it may have something written on the back of it, although I can't find it when I take the suit off.

This is a test. It is only a test. Had it been an actual job, you would have received raises, promotions, and other signs of appreciation.