American writer, humorist and essayist
It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.
Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example.
I can live for two months on a good compliment.
I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it.
The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.
The lack of money is the root of all evil.
Honesty is the best policy - when there is money in it.
We have the best government that money can buy.
A man's character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation.
Words are only painted fire; a look is the fire itself.