In most hierarchies, supercompetence is more objectionable than incompetence.

Many an optimist has become rich simply by buying out a pessimist.

It's strange that men should take up crime when there are so many legal ways to be dishonest.

The reason crime doesn't pay is that when it does, it is called a more respectable name.

Bureaucracy defends the status quo long past the time when the quo has lost its status.

Heredity is what sets the parents of a teenager wondering about each other.

We hate to have some people give us advice because we know how badly they need it themselves.