A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer.

Such evil deeds could religion prompt.

It is right that he too should have his little chronicle, his memories, his reason, and be able to recognize the good in the bad, the bad in the worst, and so grow gently old all down the unchanging days and die one day like any other day, only short

Never buy what you do not want because it is cheap; it will be dear to you.

Before you ask more questions, think about whether you really want to know the answers.

The coast was clear.

The bay-trees in our country are all wither'd And meteors fright the fixed stars of heaven; The pale-faced moon looks bloody on the earth And lean-look'd prophets whisper fearful change. These signs forerun the death or fall of kings.

I value kindness to human beings first of all, and kindness to animals. I don't respect the law; I have a total irreverence for anything connected with society except that which makes the roads safer, the beer stronger, the food cheaper, and old men

Sometimes I wonder if I'm in my right mind. Then it passes off and I'm as intelligent as ever.

Sometimes, at the end of the day, when I'm smiling and shaking their hands, I want to kick them.