The best way to predict the future is to invent it. Alan Kay A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar. Lao Tze Many people would sooner die than think; In fact, they do so. Bertrand Russell British author, mathematician, & philosopher (1872 - 1970) A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. Sir Winston Churchill British politician (1874 - 1965) Sanity is a madness put to good use. George Santayana US (Spanish-born) philosopher (1863 - 1952) To sit alone with my conscience will be judgment enough for me. Charles William Stubbs Men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all the other alternatives. Abba Eban Israeli (S. African-born) diplomat & politician (1915 - 2002) Good teaching is one-fourth preparation and three-fourths theater. Gail Godwin In the end, everything is a gag. Charlie Chaplin British actor, director, & screenwriter (1889 - 1977) Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech. Martin Fraquhar Tupper |