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The most dangerous moment for a bad government is when it begins to reform. -Tocqueville, Alexis De
The most dangerous moment for a bad government is when it begins to reform. -Tocqueville, Alexis De
"I am overjoyed with what they accomplished on the exam and overjoyed with what they accomplished during the year." – Steve Roelofs
“I am overjoyed with what they accomplished on the exam and overjoyed with what they accomplished during the …
Nobody has any conscience about adding to the improbabilities of a marvelous tale. -Hawthorne, Nathaniel
Nobody has any conscience about adding to the improbabilities of a marvelous tale. -Hawthorne, Nathaniel
"It was just one tremendous explosion. Just, boom! Nothing like you’ve ever heard. I’ve been to the fireworks on the Fourth of July. It’s like standing right next to the barge (used to set off fireworks displays). It’s a major tragedy. I can’t believe this." – David Owens
“It was just one tremendous explosion. Just, boom! Nothing like you’ve ever heard. I’ve been to the fireworks …
Be not deceived with the first appearance of things, for show is not substance. -English Proverb
Be not deceived with the first appearance of things, for show is not substance. -English Proverb
You can’t choose up sides on a round world. -Dyer, Wayne
You can’t choose up sides on a round world. -Dyer, Wayne
I always had one ear offstage, listening for the call from the bookie. -Walter Matthau
I always had one ear offstage, listening for the call from the bookie. -Walter Matthau
Neither have they hearts to stay, nor wit enough to run away. -Butler, Samuel
Neither have they hearts to stay, nor wit enough to run away. -Butler, Samuel
In the world a man lives in his own age; in solitude in all ages. -William Mathews
In the world a man lives in his own age; in solitude in all ages. -William Mathews
"A man is usually more careful of his money than he is of his principles." – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“A man is usually more careful of his money than he is of his principles.” – Ralph Waldo …