A pessimist is a man who tells the truth prematurely. – Cyrano de Bergerac
Don’t ever become a pessimist… a pessimist is correct oftener than an optimist, but an optimist has more fun, and neither can stop the march of events. – Robert A. Heinlein
Tradition
Just because you’ve always done it that way doesn’t mean it’s not incredibly stupid.
Believe in Yourself
Because the rest of us think you’re an idiot.
Meetings
None of us is as dumb as all of us.
Idiocy
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.
Consistency
It’s only a virtue if you’re not a screwup.