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Laurence J. Peter Quotes


The man who says he is willing to meet you halfway is usually a poor judge of distance.

The seaman tells stories of winds, the ploughman of bulls; the soldier details his wounds, the shepherd his sheep.

There are two kinds of egotists: Those who admit it, and the rest of us.

When in doubt or danger, run in circles, scream and shout.

Work is accomplished by those employees who have not yet reached their level of incompetence.

You can always tell a real friend: when you've made a fool of yourself he doesn't feel you've done a permanent job.

You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water. Don't let yourself indulge in vain wishes.