In fact, the whole thing about prohibition is this: it isn't the initial cost, it's the humidity.

Intellectually I know that America is no better than any other country; emotionally I know she is better than every other country.

In fact, the whole thing about prohibition is this: it isn't the initial cost, it's the humidity.

When audiences come to see us authors lecture, it is largely in the hope that we'll be funnier to look at than to read.

You," Said Dr. Yavitch, "are a middle-road liberal, and you haven't the slightest idea what you want. I, being a revolutionist, know exactly what I want -- and what I want now is a drink.

In everything was the spirit of children's play - not the rule-ridden, time-killing play of adults that is a preparation for death, but the busy and credulous play of children that is a preparation for life.

Pugnacity is a form of courage, but a very bad form.