Hanging one scoundrel, it appears, does not deter the next. Well, what of it? The first one is at least disposed of.

Firmness in decision is often merely a form of stupidity. It indicates an inability to think the same thing out twice.

I detest converts almost as much as I do missionaries.

Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.