If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.

If I were dammed of body and soul, I know whose prayers would make me whole, mother o' mine o mother o' mine.

Never look backwards or you'll fall down the stairs.

He wrapped himself in quotations - as a beggar would enfold himself in the purple of Emperors.

I have struck a city - a real city - and they call it Chicago... I urgently desire never to see it again. It is inhabited by savages.

God help us for we knew the worst too young.