“Every improvement in communication makes the bore more terrible.”

“Cast your cares on God that anchor holds.”

“I know of no more disagreeable situation than to be left feeling generally angry without anybody in particular to be angry at.”

“Many people lose their tempers merely from seeing you keep yours.”

“That is the consolation of a little mind you have the fun of changing it without impeding the progress of mankind.”

“Men will confess to treason, murder, arson, false teeth, or a wig. How many of them will own up to a lack of humor?”