The easiest thing in the world is to convince yourself that you're right. As one grows old, it is easier still.

I try as best I can to enter the realm of nuances of human behavior.

The success of any trap lies in its fundamental simplicity. The reverse trap by the nature of its single complication must be swift and simpler still.

A man's weaknesses may intrude on his faith but they do not diminish it.

Learn always but never appear to be learning.

What a man can't remember doesn't exist for him.

It was important to keep moving. Certain struggles continued. Others had to be brought to a close. The wisdom was in deciding which.