Extreme hopes are born from extreme misery. Bertrand Russell
On Food, Drink, and Work
Even so, I have noticed one thing, at least, that is good. It is good for people to eat well, drink a good glass of wine, and enjoy their work. Ecclesiastes 5:18
On the Difficulty of Forgiving
It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend. William Blake
On Simplification
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. Albert Einstein
On Civil Disobedience
Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient must be slaves. Henry David Thoreau
On The Price of Victory
If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride and never quit, you’ll be a winner. The price of victory is high but so are the rewards. Paul “Bear” Bryant
On Ugly Truth
Nothing has an uglier look to us than reason, when it’s not on our side. George Savile
On Blindness
So, you mock my blindness? Let me tell you this. You with your precious eyes, you’re blind to the corruption of your life, to the house you live in, those you live with—who are your parents? Do you know? All unknowing you are the scourge of your own flesh and blood… Sophocles, Oedipus Rex
On Never Quitting
Never quit. Set a goal and don’t quit until you attain it. When you do attain it, set another goal, and don’t quit until you reach it. Never quit. Paul “Bear” Bryant
On Logic
Entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem. William of Ockham