It is well to remember that there are five reasons for drinking: the arrival of a friend, one's present or future thirst, the excellence of the cognac, or any other reason

Trust everybody, but cut the cards yourself.

It's a funny old world. A man's lucky if he gets out of it alive.

I note the derogatory rumors concerning the use of alcoholic stimulants and lavish living. It is the penalty of greatness.

I feel like a midget with muddy feet had been walking over my tongue all night.

I exercise strong self control. I never drink anything stronger than gin before breakfast.

I am an expert of electricity. My father occupied the chair of applied electricity at the state prison.