When young, you're shocked by the number of people who turn out to have feet of clay. Older, you're surprised by the number of people who don't.

Age isn't important until you run out of it.

You're fortunate when you can afford to be virtuous.

Economists' unanimity that bad business is ahead is the most reassuring news possible. It's very unlikely that this will be the one time they're right.

Food may be essential as fuel for the body, but good food is fuel for the soul.

When you don't want something enough to make the effort, making an effort is a waste.

If you don't know what to do with many of the papers piled on your desk, stick a dozen colleagues initials on them and pass them along. When in doubt, route.