After all, what else is scientific enquiry of any sort other than a controlled version of banging one's head against the universe until something gives?

American-style iced tea is the perfect drink for a hot, sunny day. It's never really caught on in the UK, probably because the last time we had a hot, sunny day was back in 1957.

Lawyers are predators in grey worsted

New technology is useful, but it's inefficient and ugly; it knows it'll be obsolete by lunchtime tomorrow, so it has no incentive to be anything else

In spite of really intense competition for the job, I'm still my own worst enemy.

It was irritating to have one's physical shortcomings pointed out quite so plainly twice in one evening, once by a beautiful girl and once by a dying badger.

Human beings can get used to virtually anything, given plenty of time and no choice in the matter whatsoever.

There’s nothing bad about reincarnation per se, it’s basically a very good system, cost-effective and ecologically friendly.

Telling lies is a bit like tiling bathrooms - if you don't know how to do it properly, it's best not to try.

Love is an optical illusion that makes you believe the object of your affection is the most beautiful person in the world.

The best definition of an immortal is someone who hasn't died yet.

The feminine section of the proletarian army is of particularly great significance... the success of a revolution depends on the extent to which women take part in it.

Education is the use of knowledge which brings about development and impact many lives

The only thing that I know that truly heals people is unconditional love.

Leadership is all about people … and getting the most out of people.

Anything that ends with death isn't really mind, just the things that pass through a mind.

One genius is about all a house will hold.

Of all the things that men may heed 'Tis most of love they sing indeed.

Normally when a person has a stellar image another person's waiting in the wings to tear them apart. They're waiting for that one fatal flaw to expose itself.

Caring for our veterans is the duty of a grateful nation.

If you find yourself in a movie that you have questions about, it's not a compromise to your integrity.