"I would warn against holsters with devices for quick-draw. Devices always fail when you need them most."

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Source : "The Anarchist Cookbook". Book by William Powell, Chapter Three: "Natural, Nonlethal, and Lethal Weapons", p. 92, 1971.

William Powell

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“The man who has the courage of his platitudes is always a successful man.”

Source : Van Wyck Brooks (1941). “Opinions of Oliver Allston”, New York, Dutton
“Oh! 'tis a precious thing, when wives are dead, To find such numbers who will serve instead: And in whatever state a man be thrown, 'Tis that precisely they would wish their own.”
“[On her monologue as the thief 'Fontaine':] People always got things. People always want things. So I provide a service.”
“You flip the switch. Flip the switch and go into work mode. You're a professional, so be a professional. You can take care of your problems later, but you still have to go to work. You still have to make things happen. One bad day could turn into a bad year if you're not careful. Or, a bad rest of your life if you're not careful. Because of one day!”

Source : Interview with Paul Eide, www.askmen.com. February 27, 2016.
“That attitude does not exist so much today, but in those days there was a very sharp distinction between basic physics and applied physics. Columbia did not deal with applied physics.”
“Actually to be a champion your goal is to be a little bit better each day, making sure that every day is an opportunity to be at your best.”

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“I'm the strongest advocate you can imagine for doing things honestly and paying your taxes. Take advantage of every tax break you're legally entitled to. But I follow the letter of the law, because the consequences are severe if you're caught. I was a perpetrator at one time and suffered severe consequences. It is difficult in some places, but if you live in places like California, move somewhere else to save some money.”
“Knowing what is big and what is small is more important than being able to solve partial differential equations.”

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