Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people.
Imagination is a quality given to a man to compensate him for what he is not, and a sense of humour is provided to console him for what he is.
There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.
The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on. It is never of any use to oneself.