Before a war military science seems a real science, like astronomy; but after a war it seems more like astrology.
-- Rebecca West AA

Nothing can so alienate a voter from the political system as backing a winning candidate.
-- Mark B. Cohen AA

The rule is perfect: in all matters of opinion our adversaries are insane.
-- Mark Twain 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