The past is not dead. In fact, it's not even past.
-- William Faulkner AA

There are no whole truths; all truths are half- truths. It is trying to treat them as whole truths that plays the devil.
-- Alfred North Whitehead AA

The great thing about human language is that it prevents us from sticking to the matter at hand.
-- Lewis Thomas AA

After an access cover has been secured by 16 hold-down screws, it will be discovered that the gasket has been omitted.
-- De la Lastra's Corollary AA