Any government will work if authority and responsibility are equal and coordinate. This does not insure “good” government, it simply insures that it will work. But such governments are rare — most people want to run things, but want no part of the blame. This used to be called the “backseat driver” syndrome.

If I had a Boy Scout I could make a fire by rubbing his hind legs together.

There is no such thing as 'social gambling.' Either you are there to cut the other bloke's heart out and eat it -- or you're a sucker. If you don't like this choice -- don't gamble.

Most gods have the manners and morals of a spoiled child.

Beware of altruism. It is based on self-deception, the root of all evil.

The power to tax, once conceded, has no limits; it continues until it destroys.

Ability is a wonderful thing, but its value is greatly enhanced by dependability. Ability implies repeatability and accountability.