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

It has amazed me that the most incongruous traits should exist in the same person and, for all that, yield a plausible harmony.

I'll give you my opinion of the human race in a nutshell... their heart's in the right place, but their head is a thoroughly inefficient organ.

The ability to quote is a serviceable substitute for wit.

Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit. It's a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it. Like all weak men he laid an exaggerated stress on not changing one's mind.

There are many foolish people in the world and when a man in a rather high position puts on no frills, slaps them on the back, and tells them he'll do anything in the world for them, they are very likely to think him clever.

She was a fool and he knew it and because he loved her it had made no difference.