Where might is mixed with wit, there is too good an accord in a government.

It is a very fine thing to refuse an invitation, but it is a good thing to wait till you get it first.

I don't like to commit myself about heaven and hell - you see, I have friends in both places.

Never have a battle of wits with an unarmed person.

Of all God's creatures, there is only one that cannot be made slave of the leash. That one is the cat. If man could be crossed with the cat it wouldimprove the man, but it would deteriorate the cat.

There is nothing so annoying as to have two people talking when you're busy interrupting.