A memorandum is written not to inform the reader but to protect the writer.

A memorandum is written not to inform the reader but to protect the writer.

Whoever is admitted or sought for, in company, upon any other account than that of his merit and manners, is read more

Whoever is admitted or sought for, in company, upon any other account than that of his merit and manners, is never respected there, but only made use of. We will have such-a-one, for he sings prettily; we will invite such-a-one to a ball, for he dances well; we will have such-a-one at supper, for he is always joking and laughing; we will ask another because he plays deep at all games, or because he can drink a great deal. These are all vilifying distinctions, mortifying preferences, and exclude all ideas of esteem and regard. Whoever is had (as it is called) in company for the sake of any one thing singly, is singly that thing, and will never be considered in any other light; consequently never respected, let his merits be what they will.

The healthy expansion is expected to continue drawing on strong internal dynamics, particularly, growth in the PRC and structural improvements read more

The healthy expansion is expected to continue drawing on strong internal dynamics, particularly, growth in the PRC and structural improvements in South Asia.

There's no bad feelings from him and no bad feelings from me. He said 'I'm sorry. It's just one of read more

There's no bad feelings from him and no bad feelings from me. He said 'I'm sorry. It's just one of those deals.' I said I understand. We've been good friends for a lot of years. I think he's a quality individual.

There's a certain amount of sympathy here for the Bush administration's problem, which is they would like to get rid read more

There's a certain amount of sympathy here for the Bush administration's problem, which is they would like to get rid of Saddam Hussein and they would like to have the Kurds autonomous.

Nobody could believe that somebody would steal pocket change and break into the library to do so.

Nobody could believe that somebody would steal pocket change and break into the library to do so.

What parents said they valued most were discussions with teachers and heads, and what they wanted was more descriptive information read more

What parents said they valued most were discussions with teachers and heads, and what they wanted was more descriptive information in their children's school reports. This is particularly true for primary schools. Parents wanted to know much more than just how their children were doing academically.

We have been completely blessed. Usually, there are different stages in a band. But every time we get to a read more

We have been completely blessed. Usually, there are different stages in a band. But every time we get to a different level, like recording our album or playing with national bands, something just comes along and makes it all work out. It's totally unexpected.

When he was talking, he was lying and if he wasn't lying, he was stealing. He was just a weird read more

When he was talking, he was lying and if he wasn't lying, he was stealing. He was just a weird and lonely guy.