The instinct of the thief is most strongly marked in the Skua tribe, and I am afraid that the mere love of thieving alone actuates them on many occasions.

Never delay kissing a pretty girl or opening a bottle of whiskey.

Trust in God, the dependence on supernatural powers!

Most of what you do to fulfill God’s purposes will require acts of faith.

The nails did not kill Him... It was the needs that did.

If I can make you angry... I have passed your guard again. I have given you something to think about besides the Game

No baby, you didn't hurt me. You wrecked me. Know the difference.

The kingdom of reflection is at the mercy of the wind!

When the moon gets bored, it kills whales. Blue whales and fin whales and humpback, sperm, and orca whales: centrifugal forces don’t discriminate.

Everybody wants to be somebody fancy. Even if they're shy.

Secretary of War Stanton used to get out of patience with Lincoln because he was all the time pardoning men who ought to be shot.