No carelessness in your actions. No confusion in your words. No imprecision in your thoughts. ) Book VIII

All warfare is based on deception. The Art Of War

"You're a bitter man," said Candide. "That's because I've lived," said Martin. Candide

What an obstacle had suddenly arisen to block K.'s career! And this was the moment when he was supposed to work for the bank? He looked down at his desk. This the time to interview clients and negotiate with them? While his case was unfolding itself, while up in the attics the Court officials were poring over the charge papers, was he to devote his attention to the affairs of the bank? It looked like a kind of torture sanctioned by the Court, arising from his case and concomitant with it. The Trial