Patriotism is not 'my country right or wrong'; patriotism means loving the ideals for which America stands and having the courage to speak up when these ideals are distorted for personal or political gain. The American government was instituted to be the servant of the people, not our master.

It seems to me that any law that is not enforced and can't be enforced weakens all other laws.

Never try to have the last word. You might get it.

Drop dead-but first get permit

Never appeal to a man's 'better nature.' He may not have one. Invoking his self-interest gives you more leverage.

The less respect an older person deserves the more certain he is to demand it from anyone younger.

Selfishness is the bedrock on which all moral behavior starts and it can be immoral only when it conflicts with a higher moral imperative.