Laws

I feel like goofing off tonight, so I decided to pass along some laws and maxims.

Agnes Allen’s Law.  Almost anything is easier to get into than out of. 

Allen’s Distinction.  The lion and the calf shall lie down together, but the calf won’t get much sleep.  (Woody Allen)

Colson’s Law.  If you’ve got them by the balls, their hearts and minds will follow.  (Poster alleged to have hung in the office of Nixon aide Charles Colson)

Dirksen’s Three Laws of Politics.  1.  Get elected.  2.  Get re-elected.  3.  Don’t get mad, get even.  (Sen. Everett Dirksen)

Ettore’s Observation.  The other line moves faster.  (New York Times Financial Writer Barbara Ettore)

Getty’s Reminder.  The meek shall inherit the earth, but not its mineral rights. (J. Paul Getty)

Hull’s Warning.  Never insult an alligator until after you have crossed the river.  (Secretary of State Cordell Hull)

Merrill’s Maxim of Instant Status.  In a democracy you can be respected though poor, but don’t count on it.  (Charles Merrill Smith)

Runyon’s Law.  The race is not always to the swift nor the battle to the strong, but that’s the way to bet.  (Damon Runyon)

I found these in the Feb. 26, 1979, issue of Time Magazine.