"It is an odd thing, but everyone who disappears is said to be seen at San Francisco. It must be a delightful city, and possess all the attractions of the next world."

"Live the wonderful life that is in you."

"Democracy is the bludgeoning of the people, by the people, for the people."

"I think that God in creating man somewhat overestimated his ability."

"I can't help detesting my relations. I suppose it comes from the fact that none of us can stand other people having the same faults as ourselves."

"Humanity takes itself too seriously. It's the world's original sin. If the caveman had known how to laugh, history would have been different."

"Life is too important to be taken seriously."

"To display the greatest powers, unless they are applied to great purposes, makes nothing for the character of greatness."

"Did I ever tell you about a nasty habit that flight attendants pick up on the job? We learn to always keep smiling, even when we're out of Bloody Mary Mix."

"In this world second thoughts, it seems, are best."

"Time invested in improving ourselves cuts down on time wasted in disapproving of others."

"Certainly nothing is unnatural that is not physically impossible."