You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality. (Ayn Rand)

The difference between ‘involvement’ and ‘commitment’ is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: the chicken was ‘involved’ – the pig was ‘committed’. (unknown)

Many a man’s reputation would not know his character if they met onthe street. (Elbert Hubbard)

Against stupidity, the gods themselves contend in vain. (Friedrich von Schiller)