“Either stick to tradition or see that your inventions be consistent.”
“sticks and stones might break your bones, but cement pays homage to tradition.”
“The safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato.”
“Talent consists not in inventing shapes but in causing those that were invisible to emerge.”
“Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.”
“If your toaster isn’t working, stick your sword in the bread slot, and see if that doesn’t improve its behavior.”