One cannot resist the lure of Africa.

The American does not drink at meals as a sensible man should. Indeed, he has no meals. He stuffs for ten minutes thrice a day.

Beware of overconcern for money, or position, or glory. Someday you will meet a man who cares for none of these things. Then you will know how poor you are.

However the world pretends to divide itself, there are only two divisions in the world today - human beings and Germans.

Not getting what you want either means you don't want it enough, or you have been dealing too long with the price you have to pay.

Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

Never praise a sister to a sister, in the hope of your compliments reaching the proper ears.