They had nothing in common but the English language, and tried by its help to express what neither of them understood.

I am sure that if the mothers of various nations could meet, there would be no more wars.

While her lips talked culture, her heart was planning to invite him to tea

There's never any great risk as long as you have money.

Death destroys a man: the idea of Death saves him.

Science explained people, but could not understand them.

I'm afraid that in nine cases out of ten Nature pulls one way and human nature another.

It is the starved imagination, not the well-nourished, that is afraid.

Ladies sheltering behind men, men sheltering behind servants - the whole system's wrong, and she must challenge it.

…But so few of us think clearly about our own private incomes, and admit that independent thoughts are in nine cases out of ten the result of independent means.

Only connect!

Anyone can spin a victory, it's a total loss that demands creativity

It takes an aeon to shift position, get comfortable, let alonecreate a wave in this fishbowl full of glue.- from the poem 'Critical Mass

My mother describes me as 'a real hero . . . just like your grandfather'. But I do not know what to do with this accolade for her son, other than let her have moment, or it helps her back here.

Everything's urgent to a Democrat.

Marrying into money was not a good thing for me.

Think BIG. There are unseen forces ready to support your dreams.

Those who advocate devaluation are calling for a reduction in the wage levels and the real wage standards of every member of the working class.

When surprised and excited and innocent Gus emerged from Grand Gesture Metaphorically Inclined Augustus, I literally could not resist.

Man, you should have seen them kicking Edgar Allan Poe.

Anything that can go wrong, will