When evaluating startups, remember the old proverb bet the jockey, not the horse, and focus your investments on the management team rather than the product.

When considering policies on medical trials, the committee focused on the ought-not-ness of exposing vulnerable populations to unproven treatments.

When I tried to warn him about the obvious signs, he just laughed and said there's none so blind as those who will not see.

She prepared a picnic basket with sandwiches and fruit, not forgetting a blanket to sit on.

When his estranged brother showed up at the door, he made it clear he was not at home to visitors.

I thought I could salvage the damaged laptop, but replacing its motherboard proved to be not worth the powder.

After the argument, she decided that the feud was not worth the powder and shot and walked away.

Opportunities like this do not grow on trees, so take advantage of them now.