"In the midst of life, we are in death."

"Many homicidal lunatics are very quiet, unassuming people. Delightful fellows."

"The human mind is a wonderful thing. It can make you believe anything."

"One of the luckiest things that can happen to you in life is to have a happy childhood."

"Human nature, dear, is very much the same everywhere. It is more difficult to observe it closely in a city, that is all."