They couldn't promise that, could they?" "Of course not. Congress would have to declare war; this was back in the old-fashioned days when Presidents … - Jack Finney

Once in a while you’re momentarily conscious of being happy. But I’m superstitious, and I picture Fate—best be respectful, and use a capital F—as a misty presence somewhere up in the sky but not too far away. Always listening, alert and ready to punish forbidden optimism.

Sounds impressive. And expensive."
"Not at all." Danziger shook his head firmly. "It will cost, all told, only a little over three million dollars, less than the cost of two hours of war, and a better buy.

“Why didn’t you tell Doug about it, Mr. Nordstrum?”
“Because he’s a fool. Has it all figured out what he’s going to believe for the rest of his life; it takes a fool to do that.