In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a
shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress.
-- John Adams

Of course, that isn't always true. There are frequently law firms with
more than 2 useless people.

"If all the world's a stage, I want to operate the trap door."
-- Paul Beatty

A strong conviction that something must be done is the parent of many
bad measures.
-- Daniel Webster

Mr. Webster was obviously familiar with the kind of political thinking
that went into the U.S.A.P.A.T.R.I.O.T. Act, and other similar
rubbish.