Don't ever take a job as a diplomat or a politician," said the Iceman wryly. "I beg your pardon." "You're a lousy liar. - Mike Resnick

You measure a man by what he beats, Thaddeus—not by what he avoids.

Maybe things are different on his world."
"As near as I can tell, there's one basic law anywhere you go in the universe: the strong eat the weak.

Did you find God, or did you buy Him off?"
"It's all a matter of viewpoint," answered Socrates. "I contribute thousands of credits to His churches and sing His praises every morning, and He pretty much protects me and helps take care of business. It's a mutually nourishing relationship.