You don't always get what you ask for, but you never get what you don't ask for... unless it's contagious!.

You don't always get what you ask for, but you never get what you don't ask for... unless it's contagious!.

Every silver lining has a cloud.

Every silver lining has a cloud.

The common people of America display a quality of good common sense which is heartening to anyone who believes in read more

The common people of America display a quality of good common sense which is heartening to anyone who believes in the democratic process.

Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity.

Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity.

Never wrestle with a strong man nor bring a rich man to court.

Never wrestle with a strong man nor bring a rich man to court.

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

In terms of the game theory, we might say the universe is so constituted as to maximize play. The best read more

In terms of the game theory, we might say the universe is so constituted as to maximize play. The best games are not those in which all goes smoothly and steadily toward a certain conclusion, but those in which the outcome is always in doubt. Similarly, the geometry of life is designed to keep us at the point of maximum tension between certainty and uncertainty, order and chaos. Every important call is a close one. We survive and evolve by the skin of our teeth. We really wouldn't want it any other way.

Temperance is a bridle of gold.

Temperance is a bridle of gold.

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.