“I am a physician. I keep a drug-shop of lies. I give relief, consolation. Can one console and relieve without lying? ... Only women and doctors know how necessary and how helpful lies are to men.” KnowsMenGivingScienceLyingKnowledgeKnow HowDrugDoctorsShopsReliefHelpfulPhysiciansConsolationConsole Author:Anatole France
“When told by a helpful aide that his flies were undone he replied 'Young man, there is no harm in leaving the cage door open if the bird is dead!” IfsMenYoungDoorsBirdLeavingHarmYoung ManHelpfulCagesUndone Author:Winston Churchill
“A man who carries a cat by the tail is getting experience that will always be helpful. He isn't likely to grow dim or doubtful. Chances are, he isn't likely to carry the cat that way again, either. But if he wants to, I say let him!” IfsMenWayWantGrowsChanceCatHelpfulCarrieTailsChances AreDoubtful Author:Mark Twain