“The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings.”

“Traffic signals in New York are just rough guidelines.”

“Each day is the scholar of yesterday.”

“I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don’t even invite me.”

“A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down.”

“Bureaucracy defends the status quo long past the time when the quo has lost its status.”

“Life is a long lesson in humility.”

“The backbone of surprise is fusing speed with secrecy.”

“Life appears to me too short to be spent in nursing animosity, or registering wrongs.”

“Good judgment comes from experience, and often experience comes from bad judgment.”