The good traveler has the gift of surprise.

A good Havana is one of the best pleasures that I know.

Charm and nothing but charm at last grows a little tiresome. It's a relief then to deal with a man who isn't quite so delightful but a little more sincere.

From old habit, unconsciously he thanked God that he no longer believed in Him.

Illusions are like umbrellas - you no sooner get them than you lose them, and the loss always leaves a little painful wound.

It wasn't until late in life that I discovered how easy it is to say, 'I don't know.'

You can never know enough about your characters