"I am not an irretrievable skeptic. I am not hopelessly prejudiced. I am perfectly willing to believe, and my mind is wide open; but I have, as yet, to be convinced. I am perfectly willing, but the evi…"

"It is still an open question, however, as to what extent exposure really injures a performer."

"Never tell the audience how good you are, they will soon find out for themselves."

"Fire has always been and, seemingly, will always remain, the most terrible of the elements."

"If men did not try and get something for nothing they might often be able to retain that which they have."