America has never quite forgiven Europe for having been discovered somewhat earlier in history than itself.

America has been discovered before, but it has always been hushed up

Of course America had often been discovered before Columbus, but it had always been hushed up.

After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one's own relations

I have made an important discovery... that alcohol, taken in sufficient quantities, produces all the effect of intoxication.

Always forgive your enemies--nothing annoys them so much. -Oscar Wilde.