History is the sum total of things that could have been avoided.

An infallible method of conciliating a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

In view of the fact that God limited the intelligence of man, it seems unfair that He did not also limit his stupidity.

All parts of the human body get tired eventually – except the tongue.

A thick skin is a gift from God.

The rare case where the conquered is very satisfied with the conqueror.

The art of politics consists in knowing precisely when it is necessary to hit an opponent slightly below the belt.

Only the stupidest calves choose their own butcher.

Kennedy cooked the soup that Johnson had to eat.