"Only laughter can blow [a colossal humbug] to rags and atoms at a blast. Against the assault of laughter nothing can sta..."

"France has neither winter nor summer nor morals. Apart from these drawbacks it is a fine country...."

"Compliments make me vain: & when I am vain, I am insolent & overbearing. It is a pity, too, because I love compliments. ..."