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

Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.

The art of prophecy is very difficult, especially with respect to the future.

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

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.

Never have a battle of wits with an unarmed person.