The humorist has a good eye for the humbug; he does not always recognize the saint.

A man ought to work. That's what he's here for. That's how he contributes to the welfare of the community.

A Unitarian very earnestly disbelieves what everyone else believes.

I [Death] was astonished to see him in Baghdad, for I had an appointment with him tonight in Samarra.

Well, you know when people are no good at anything else they become writers.

Death is a very dull, dreary affair, and my advice to you is to have nothing whatsoever to do with it.

To bear failure with courage is the best proof of character that anyone can give.