People Are So Conditioned To

Mockery Is An Important Social Tool For Squelching Stupidity. I’ve Never Seen Anyone Change His Mind Because Of The Power Of A Superior Argument Or The Acquisition Of New Facts. But I’ve Seen Plenty Of People Change Behavior To Avoid Being Mocked.

Good Advertising Can Make People Buy Your Product Even If It Sucks ... A Dollar Spent On Brainwashing Is More Cost-effective Than A Dollar Spent On Product Improvement.

If I Had To Pick One Quality That Best Predicts Success (other Than Wanting To Be Successful) It Would Be The Willingness To Risk Embarrassment.

Never Base Your Budget Requests On Realistic Assumptions, As This Could Lead To A Decrease In Your Funding.

Frankly, I’m Suspicious Of Anyone Who Has A Strong Opinion On A Complicated Issue.