Famous quotes containing the words state, planning and/or committee:
“If there is a gratification which I envy any people in this world it is to your country [Italy] its music. This is the favorite passion of my soul, and fortune has cast my lot in a country where it is in a state of deplorable barbarism.”
—Thomas Jefferson (17431826)
“Judge Bedford: Planning on having children?
David: Naturally.
Judge Bedford: Good, then I know what to get you for a wedding present.
David: Yeah? Whats that?
Judge Bedford: A vasectomy.”
—Dale Launer (b. 1953)
“A committee is an animal with four back legs.”
—John le Carré (b. 1931)