The logic behind patriotism is a mystery. At least a man who believes that his own family or clan is superior to all others is familiar with more than 0.000003% of the people involved.

Even if ninety-nine percent of what you discover is later proven wrong, it is the one percent that is right that matters.

20 percent customers give you 80 percent of the business? Are you focusing on them?

Percentages! Those are for economists, polls, and politicians. Percentages can't define your identity.