Damn these human beings; if I had invented them I would go hide my head in a bag.

Of the delights of this world man cares most for sexual intercourse.

When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear.

I am pushing sixty. That is enough exercise for me.

The finest clothing made is a person's own skin, but, of course, society demands something more than this .

I notice that you use plain, simple language, short words and brief sentences. That is the way to write English - it is the modern way and the best way. Stick to it; don't let fluff and flowers and verbosity creep in.

Last week, I stated this woman was the ugliest woman I had ever seen. I have since been visited by her sister, and now wish to withdraw that statement.

The history of our race, and each individual’s experience, are sown thick with evidence that a truth is not hard to kill and that a lie told well is immortal.

Distance lends enchantment to the view .

It was a place of sin, loose women, whiskey and gambling. It was no place for a good Presbyterian, and I did not long remain one.