We define ourselves, in part, by the discriminations we make. The value of what we love is enriched by our read more

We define ourselves, in part, by the discriminations we make. The value of what we love is enriched by our understanding of what we dislike.

Written poetry is worth reading once, and then should be destroyed. Let the dead poets make way for others. Then read more

Written poetry is worth reading once, and then should be destroyed. Let the dead poets make way for others. Then we might even come to see that it is our veneration for what has already been created, however beautiful and valid it may be, that petrifies us.

The critical thing is that no two situations are alike. Depending on where you are in Africa, the Middle East read more

The critical thing is that no two situations are alike. Depending on where you are in Africa, the Middle East or Asia, laws and medical care are very different. We strive to make sure that travelers have the same information we as diplomats have. Americans and Western interests are targets, and Americans should be aware of that.

All men love peace in their armchairs after dinner; but they disbelieve the other nations's professions, rightly measuring its sincerity read more

All men love peace in their armchairs after dinner; but they disbelieve the other nations's professions, rightly measuring its sincerity by their own. - Oscar Firkins: Memoirs and Letters.

That's why most of us never got in trouble. We played all day. You'd only break to eat, if you read more

That's why most of us never got in trouble. We played all day. You'd only break to eat, if you had the money.

The base salaries for all management employees are being reviewed with those below market to be adjusted. I haven't heard read more

The base salaries for all management employees are being reviewed with those below market to be adjusted. I haven't heard of any downward adjustment.

These are high-risk, high-reward [vaccines]. The chances of their success are remote, but if they do work, we would expect read more

These are high-risk, high-reward [vaccines]. The chances of their success are remote, but if they do work, we would expect them to be blockbusters if they produced enough to supply developed nations and undeveloped nations.

It should be the premier facility in the valley.

It should be the premier facility in the valley.

It sounds extraordinary but it's a fact that balance sheets can make fascinating reading.

It sounds extraordinary but it's a fact that balance sheets can make fascinating reading.