The safest course is to see that someone else gets credit for everything you do." "Consume your own smoke, eh ?" suggested Jeremy.
"That and more," Grim answered.

"You've got to work like Bell for what'll do you no good, because the moment it brings you recognition it destroys your usefulness.

You mayn't even amuse yourself; you have to let the game amuse you, without turning one trick for the sake of an extra smile; most of the humor comes in anyhow, from knowing more than the other fellow thinks you do.

The more a man lies the less you want to contradict him, because if you do he'll know that you know he's lying and that's giving away information, which is the unforgivable sin." "Golly!" exclaimed Jeremy.

"Your trade wouldn't suit me, Jim! When doing tricks, it's good to watch folks' eyes pop open.