I passed by the row of meats at the Safeway
and was afraid to buy
Wall St Journal reporter on read more

I passed by the row of meats at the Safeway
and was afraid to buy
Wall St Journal reporter on the Diane Rehm Show.

Among mortals second thoughts are wisest.

Among mortals second thoughts are wisest.

Deliberate with caution, but act with decision; and yield with graciousness, or oppose with firmness.

Deliberate with caution, but act with decision; and yield with graciousness, or oppose with firmness.

The bird alighteth not on the spread net when it beholds another bird in the snare. Take warning by the read more

The bird alighteth not on the spread net when it beholds another bird in the snare. Take warning by the misfortunes of others, that others may not take example from you.

The chief danger in life is that you may take too many precautions.

The chief danger in life is that you may take too many precautions.

Caution is the eldest child of wisdom

Caution is the eldest child of wisdom

Of all the thirty-six alternatives, running away is best.

Of all the thirty-six alternatives, running away is best.

Remember my strong advice, just remember to always think twice.

Remember my strong advice, just remember to always think twice.

I don't like these cold, precise, perfect people, who, in order not to speak wrong, never speak at all, and read more

I don't like these cold, precise, perfect people, who, in order not to speak wrong, never speak at all, and in order not to do wrong, never do anything.