"I have a very strong opinion that the world is a stage, and all the men and women merely players."

"The past is a pebble in my shoe."

"The truth is, I am heartily sick of this life & of the nineteenth century in general. (I am convinced that every thing is going wrong)."

"The author avers upon his word of honor that in commencing this work he loads a pistol, and places it upon the table."

"Doctor Dubble L. Dee"