If an elderly respected expert in a given field tells you that something can be done he is almost certainly right. If an elderly respected expert in a given field tells you that something is impossible, he is almost certainly wrong.

To assess the intelligence of a committee, divide the IQ of its stupidest member by the number of members.

Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.

Each man is his own prisoner, in solitary confinement for life.

Responsibility cannot be shared.

Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors... and miss.

Peace is an extension of war by political means. Plenty of elbow-room is pleasanter -- and much safer.