Asking the author of historical novels to teach you about history is like expecting the composer of a melody to provide answers about radio transmission. ↗
There's no point thinking, 'Well, my life's certainly worked out, I've got all the answers.' It would be wrong for me to say that I don't get seduced by certain things. That things don't become tempting. ↗
Before you start some work, always ask yourself three questions - Why am I doing it, What the results might be and Will I be successful. Only when you think deeply and find satisfactory answers to these questions, go ahead. ↗
The New York Times editorial page is like a Ouija board that has only three answers, no matter what the question. The answers are: higher taxes, more restrictions on political speech and stricter gun control. ↗
The press secretary who starts to narrow down or close the president's options because he answers delicate negotiating questions no longer serves the president. ↗