“Knowledge is power only if man knows what facts not to bother with.”

“Most of us can remember a time when a birthday - especially if it was one's own - brightened the world as if a second sun has risen.”

“Knowledge is power only if man knows what facts not to bother with.”

“Most of us believe in trying to make other people happy only if they can be happy in ways which we approve.”

“There are some people who want to throw their arms round you simply because it is Christmas there are other people who want to strangle you simply because it is Christmas. ”

“One of the greatest joys known to man is to take a flight into ignorance in search of knowledge.”