Excerpts from the Notebooks of Lazarus Long
Men rarely (if ever) manage to dream up a god superior to themselves. Most gods have the manners and morals of a spoiled child.
Never appeal to a man's "better nature". He may not have one. Invoking his self-interest gives you more leaverage.
Little girls, like butterflies, need no excuse.
You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on haveing both at once.
Avoid making irrevocable decisions while tired or hungry. N.B.: Circumstances can force yor hand. So think ahead.
Place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark.
An elephant: A mouse built to government specifications.