If man knew how women pass the time when they are alone, they'd never…

Quote byO. Henry · 1862–1910

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Four Million (1906), "Memoirs of a Yellow Dog".

English (original)

If man knew how women pass the time when they are alone, they'd never marry.

— O. Henry

Turn up the lights — I don't want to go home in the dark.

Perhaps there is no happiness in life so perfect as the martyr's.

What is the world at its best but a little round field of the moving pictures with two walking together in it?

A straw vote only shows which way the hot air blows.

A burglar who respects his art always takes his time before taking anything else.

Take it from me — he's got the goods.