I love to make a mistake. It is my only assurance that I cannot reasonably be expected to assume the responsibility of omniscience.

If your ego is in good shape you will pretend you're surprised if a National Chairman calls you to tell you his party wants to nominate you for President of the United States, but you're not really surprised.

I try to know what I need to know. I make sure to know what I want to know. (Nero Wolfe)

I will ride my luck on occasion, but I like to pick the occasion.

Afraid? I can dodge folly without backing into fear.

What the tongue has promised, the body must submit to.

Everything in a story should be credible.