I knew that the stupidest students, the silliest professors, and the worst bull courses are concentrated in schools of education. - Robert A. Heinlein

Democracy is a poor system of government at best; the only thing that can honestly be said in its favor is that it is about eight times as good as any other method the human race has ever tried. Democracy's worst fault is that its leaders are likely to reflect the faults and virtues of their constituents - a depressingly low level, but what else can you expect?

Never worry about theory as long as the machinery does what it's supposed to do.

I glanced at the ring on my finger. The Snake That Eats Its Own Tail, Forever and Ever … I know where I came from — but where did all you zombies come from?