“The people will take a certain amount of reform, then they want a rest. But the reforms stay.”

“Certain types of loudmouthism should be a capital offense among decent people.”

“If you are part of a society that votes, then do so. There may be no candidates and no measures you want to vote for ... but there are certain to be ones you want to vote against. In case of doubt, vote against. By this rule you will rarely go wrong.”

“I do know that the slickest way to lie is to tell the right amount of truth--then shut up.”

“The slickest way in the world to lie is to tell the right amount of truth at the right time-and then shut up.”

“My only regret involved the sad knowledge that I could not handle the amount of alcohol I would have enjoyed. “Easy is the descent into Hell.”

“Do this. Don't do that. Stay back in line. Where's tax receipt? Fill out form. Let's see license. Submit six copies. Exit only. No left turn. No right turn. Queue up and pay fine. Take back and get stamped. Drop dead— but first get permit.”