Why is this thus? What is the reason for this thusness?

I am happiest when I am idle. I could live for months without performing any kind of labor, and at the expiration of that time I should feel fresh and vigorous enough to go right on in the same way for numerous more months.

He is dreadfully married. He's the most married man I ever saw in my life

I have already given two cousins to the war and I stand ready to sacrifice my wife's brother.

My pollertics, like my religion, being of an exceedin' accomodatin' character

I'm not a politician and my other habits are good.