Random year end quotes.

“In theory there is no difference between theory and practice; in practice there is.”  Yogi Berra

“Every snowflake pleads innocent but it is still a an avalanche.” Stanislaw Lec (paraphrased)

“Beware of false knowledge: it is more dangerous than ignorance.”  George Bernard Shaw

“When men get in the habit of helping themselves to the property of others they cannot be easily cured of it.”  New York Times 1909

“Forget fairness; it is a mirage. Seek justice, but know that occasionally you wil lhave to settle for revenge.”  HKO

“In politics, as in medicine, one should revisit the diagnosis before doubling down on the treatment.”  HKO

“In the face of irrefutable evidence, it is still possible to to reach the wrong conclusion.”  Jack Germond

“Arrogance and self awareness rarely go hand in hand.”  from Casino Royale

“The right treatment for the wrong diagnosis may kill you quicker than the wrong treatment for the right diagnosis.”  HKO

“We are applauded for the problems we solved.  We are ignored for the catastrophes we averted.”  HKO

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