This 'telephone' has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of read more

This 'telephone' has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us. -- Western Union internal memo, 1876.

All fled--all done, so lift me on the pyre;
The feast is over, and the lamps expire.

All fled--all done, so lift me on the pyre;
The feast is over, and the lamps expire.

I shall look forward to a pleasant time.

I shall look forward to a pleasant time.

Don't worry! It's not loaded. •Terry Kath, rockmusician, played russian roulette Waiting are they? Well let'em wait!

Don't worry! It's not loaded. •Terry Kath, rockmusician, played russian roulette Waiting are they? Well let'em wait!

God will pardon me. It is his trade.

God will pardon me. It is his trade.

A cookie store is a bad idea. Besides, the market research reports say America likes crispy cookies, not soft and read more

A cookie store is a bad idea. Besides, the market research reports say America likes crispy cookies, not soft and chewy cookies like you make. -- Response to Debbi Fields' idea of starting Mrs. Fields' Cookies.

Oh my, it's very beautiful over there.

Oh my, it's very beautiful over there.

Hurry it up you Hoosier bastard! I could hang a dozen men while you're screwing around.

Hurry it up you Hoosier bastard! I could hang a dozen men while you're screwing around.

What we know is not much. What we don't know is enormous.

What we know is not much. What we don't know is enormous.