A man ninety years old was asked to what he attributed his longevity. I reckon, he said, with a twinkle read more

A man ninety years old was asked to what he attributed his longevity. I reckon, he said, with a twinkle in his eye, it because most nights I went to bed and slept when I should have sat up and worried.

You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.

You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.

It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. read more

It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get.

For what is the best choice, for each individual is the highest it is possible for him to achieve.

For what is the best choice, for each individual is the highest it is possible for him to achieve.

None of us will ever accomplish anything excellent or commanding except when he listens to this whisper which is heard read more

None of us will ever accomplish anything excellent or commanding except when he listens to this whisper which is heard by him alone.

Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.

Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.

The sports page records people's accomplishments, the front page usually records nothing, but man's failures.

The sports page records people's accomplishments, the front page usually records nothing, but man's failures.

What we don't need to know for achievement, we need to know for our pleasure. Knowing how things work is read more

What we don't need to know for achievement, we need to know for our pleasure. Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and is thus a source of civilized delight.

Alec Issigonis (we refuse to use the plutocratic terms 'sir' or 'doctor') said a camel is a horse designed by read more

Alec Issigonis (we refuse to use the plutocratic terms 'sir' or 'doctor') said a camel is a horse designed by committee. If it was God's committee
for an animal adapted to communities without water..
it was a divine consensus.