The art of the quoter is to know when to stop.

The Bible takes much of its color from whoever is reading it, and it provides a text to support almost every shade of opinion, however preposterous.

But as a skeptic I am dubious about science as about everything else, unless the scientist is himself a skeptic, and few of them are. The stench of formaldehyde may be as potent as the whiff of incense in stimulating a naturally idolatrous understanding.

When one is traveling, one must expect to spend a certain amount of money foolishly.

It is a waste of time to dissipate one's moral zeal in disapproving of royal persons who have mistresses.

In India it is regarded as a good idea to dart in front of an oncoming car, for the car is sure to kill the evil spirits who are pursuing you, and all the rest of your life you will have good luck.

The pleasures of love are for those who are hopelessly addicted to another living creature.