Are you scared of going in to see the raghnaid [the council]?” asked a gray female pup. “Are you cag mag [crazy]? If a bear was his Milk Giver, you think he’s scared of the raghnaid?

Tommy and Scootie locked eyes. Only minutes ago, he wouldn't have believed that he could ever have felt such a kinship with the Labrador as he felt now.

I don't like relationships, though. I mean, it is nice and all, but I prefer to be the friend. I don't know why. They're kind of exhausting.

One time I saw an old man in a hurry and I thought, 'That makes sense.'

You've got to preach short sermons to catch sinners.

Our citizens have the right to protection from the incompetency of public employees who hold their places solely as the reward of partisan service.

Aint nobody here think we could get no win but us

Half the world cries Half the world laughs Half the world tries To be the other half

Every soul is a melody which needs renewing.

I quit my job, and went ashore to become a writer.

Cheat your landlord if you can -- and must -- but do not try to shortchange the Muse.