A fake fortuneteller can be tolerated. But an authentic soothsayer should be shot on sight. Cassandra did not get half the kicking around she deserved.

It takes two to create a heaven, but hell can be accomplished by one.

In past history popularly elected governments have been no better and sometimes far worse than overt tyrannies.

Delusions are often functional. A mother's opinions about her children's beauty, intelligence, goodness, et cetera ad nauseam, keep her from drowning them at birth.

Being sorry won't get you into heaven. Get happy, son. Get that old spring into your step and stay on your toes.

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

If tempted by something that feels 'altruistic,' examine your motives and root out that self-deception. Then, if you still want to do it, wallow in it!