The first goal of writing is to have one's words read successfully.

If a language is corruptible, then a constitution written in that language is corruptible.

Optimist: someone who isn't sure whether life is a tragedy or a comedy but is tickled silly just to be in the play.

Eventually the person who tries to fix the problem will be blamed for causing it.

I believe in a real, physical world. I figure if the world existed only in my mind, it would pay more attention to me.

Count no day lost in which you waited your turn, took only your share and sought advantage over no one.

The strongest marriage is between two who seek the same God, the strongest friendship between two who flee the same devil.