There could be no honor in a sure success, but much might be wrested from a sure defeat.

There could be no honor in a sure success, but much might be wrested from a sure defeat.

A mistake is simply another way of doing things.

A mistake is simply another way of doing things.

One forgets too easily the difference between a man and his image, and that there is none between the sound read more

One forgets too easily the difference between a man and his image, and that there is none between the sound of his voice on the screen and in real life.

Beware of men on airplanes. The minute a man reaches thirty thousand feet, he immediately becomes consumed by distasteful sexual read more

Beware of men on airplanes. The minute a man reaches thirty thousand feet, he immediately becomes consumed by distasteful sexual fantasies which involve doing uncomfortable things in those tiny toilets. These men should not be encouraged, their fantasies are sadly low-rent and unimaginative. Affect an aloof, cool demeanor as soon as any man tries to draw you out. Unless, of course, he's the pilot.

Let no man under value the price of a virtuous woman's counsel.

Let no man under value the price of a virtuous woman's counsel.

To become a thoroughly good man is the best prescription for keeping a sound mind and a sound body.

To become a thoroughly good man is the best prescription for keeping a sound mind and a sound body.

When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.

When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.

To listen to some devout people, one would imagine that God never laughs.

To listen to some devout people, one would imagine that God never laughs.

The much vaunted male logic isn't logical, because they display prejudices -- against half the human race -- that are read more

The much vaunted male logic isn't logical, because they display prejudices -- against half the human race -- that are considered prejudices according to any dictionary definition.