“I always keep some whiskey handy in case I see a snake...which I also keep handy.”
“Keep a spur handy.”
“..."And then we played Ping-Pong—”“Not pool? I always assumed he was a billiards man—I mean, it’s so handy the way he keeps a stick up his—”
“Don't be too worthwhile. Always keep a few character defects handy. People love to talk about your frailties.If you must be noble, keep it to yourself”
“Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite, and furthermore, always carry a small snake.”
“Beware of those who speak of the spiral of history; they are preparing a boomerang. Keep a steel helmet handy”