Every human being believes he is perfect in his way, even the most miserable scoundrel or dreamer. - Fritz Leiber

What have I always told you about Soldiers? The bigger the gripe, the smaller the cause! It is infallible!

Hey, am I dreaming?...Or have I really blasted off from behind the hair line? The second question, though not spoken, was quickly suppressed. He felt too good to let it worry him. If this was insanity, then three cheers for paranoia!

Naturally a parent pretends to his child to be a little more perfect than he actually is. To admit any of his real weaknesses would be too much like encouraging vice.