The only foes that threaten America are the enemies at home, and these are ignorance, superstition and incompetence.

The only foes that threaten America are the enemies at home, and these are ignorance, superstition and incompetence.

Democracy substitutes election by the incompetent many for appointment by the corrupt few.

Democracy substitutes election by the incompetent many for appointment by the corrupt few.

A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity.

A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity.

The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and read more

The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering.

Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.

Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.

I would rather have five energetic and competent enemies than one fool friend.

I would rather have five energetic and competent enemies than one fool friend.

Never ascribe to malice that which can adequately be explained by incompetence

Never ascribe to malice that which can adequately be explained by incompetence

Competence, like truth, beauty, and contact lenses, is in the eye of the beholder.

Competence, like truth, beauty, and contact lenses, is in the eye of the beholder.

It is a good idea to "shop around" before you settle on a doctor. Ask about the condition of his read more

It is a good idea to "shop around" before you settle on a doctor. Ask about the condition of his Mercedes. Ask about the competence of his mechanic. Don't be shy! After all, you're paying for it.