A people and their religion must be judged by social standards based on social ethics. No other standard would have any meaning if religion is held to be necessary good for the well-being of the people.

Never have a battle of wits with an unarmed person.

I always avoid prophesying beforehand, because it is a much better policy to prophesy after the event has already taken place.

Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice.

Saving is a fine thing. Especially when your parents have done it for you.

The water was not fit to drink. To make it palatable, we had to add whisky. By diligent effort, I learned to like it.