“Nothing uses up alcohol faster than political argument.”

“The golden sunshine of Italy congealed into tears. Here's to alcoholic brotherhood ... much more suited to the frail human soul, if any, than any other sort.”

“A little more money won't do you any good - because daughters can use up ten percent more than a man can make in any normal occupation, regardless of the amount.”

“I don't pay much attention to politics.""You should. It's barely less important than your own heart beat.”

“An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life.”

“A dying culture invariably exhibits personal rudeness. Bad manners. Lack of consideration for others in minor matters. A loss of politeness, of gentle manners, is more significant than is a riot.”

“God made alcohol and he made feet - and he made 'em so you could put 'em together and be happy!”