I take the view, and always have, that if you cannot say what you are going to say in twenty minutes you ought to go away and write a book about it.

If you cannot say what you have to say in 20 minutes, you should go away and write a book about it

I take the view, and always have, that if you cannot say what you are going to say in twenty minutes you ought go to away and write a book about it

There is no such thing as a life of passion any more than a continuous earthquake, or an eternal fever. Besides, who would ever shave themselves in such a state?

The poor dog, in life the firmest friend. The first to welcome, foremost to defend.

Your letter of excuses has arrived. I receive the letter but do not admit the excuses except in courtesy, as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon -- the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there is a corn upon it.