If you only read the books…

“The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.” Tacitus.
“I like to play poker with politicians. They’re easy to beat. Sometimes in poker it’s smarter to lose with a winning hand so that you can win later with a losing hand. Politicians can’t accept that.” Havana (1990)
Contradictions do not exist. Whenever you think that you are facing a contradiction, check your premises. You will find that one of them is wrong. Ayn Rand (1905-1982)
Months that begin on a Sunday will always have a “Friday the 13th.”