“Marriage was the best business deal I ever made. After that, Jesus of Nazareth and The Muppets.”

“Politeness and civility are the best capital ever invested in business.”

“Marriage is indeed a maneuvering business.”

“He was, after all, a diplomat, and understood that the best and firmest deals are based on open self-interest.”

“Sometimes I think too much fuss is made about marriage. Century after century of carnal embracement and we're still no nearer to understanding one another.”

“Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made.”

“I observed that after marriage people cease to be curious.”

“Statesmen are not only liable to give an account of what they say or do in public, but there is a busy inquiry made into their very meals, beds, marriages, and every other sportive or serious action.”

“Selling eternal life is an unbeatable business, with no customers ever asking for their money back after the goods are not delivered.”

“I continue to believe that by far the best outcome is the UK leaves the European Union in an orderly fashion with a deal. And that the deal we have negotiated is the best and indeed only deal available.”