A tendency toward enthusiasm and a chivalrous instinct have more than once been weighed as evidence of a lack of judgment.

Trying a case the second time is like eating yesterday morning's oatmeal.

A trial is still an ordeal by battle. For the broadsword there is the weight of evidence; for the battle-ax the force of logic; for the sharp spear, the blazing gleam of truth; for the rapier, the quick and flashing knife of wit.

It's hard to ignore Jennifer. She has a good instinct, she has a nose for the products and she is reasonably unafraid. If she thinks something, she'll write it.

If your instinct is that someone is not good in your life, then you should follow that instinct.

We've lost none of our enthusiasm for the Patrick deal but clearly it needs to be restructured. We believe any restructured bid would need to contain more cash.