Illusion can spare harsh realities that enlightenment brings to light.
In fact, few sons are like their father; / most are inferior, few are better than him.
Homer
In politics, you always have to leave a bone for the opposition to chew.
Joseph Joubert
I don't know what principles are, unless they are rules that are prescribed to others for our benefit.
Denis Diderot
Plans are nothing; what counts is planning.
Dwight Eisenhower
It's not dying that I'm afraid of. It's about not winning.
Jacqueline Auriel