Early Discoveries Can Be Important
YOUNG MAN, THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS IS THAT AT AN EARLY AGE I DISCOVERED THAT I WAS NOT GOD. — OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES JR. Continue reading Early Discoveries Can Be Important
YOUNG MAN, THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS IS THAT AT AN EARLY AGE I DISCOVERED THAT I WAS NOT GOD. — OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES JR. Continue reading Early Discoveries Can Be Important
THE RIGHT TO SWING MY FIST ENDS WHERE THE OTHER MAN’S NOSE BEGINS. — OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES JR. Continue reading Another Fine Quote From Justice Holmes
THE ADVICE OF THE ELDERS TO YOUNG MEN IS VERY APT TO BE AS UNREAL AS A LIST OF THE HUNDRED BEST BOOKS. — OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES, JR. Continue reading It’s all Subjective. Okay, That’s Just My Opinion.
THERE’S A TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE WE ALL GO THROUGH SOONER OR LATER: WE REALIZE WE’VE EMBARRASSED A ROOMFUL OF PEOPLE — AND OURSELVES — IMMEDIATELY AFTER MAKING THE INNOCENT STATEMENT “I’M TICKLISH.” Continue reading That Awkward Moment
Sadly, the parent who lacks empathy can be found anywhere. Neighborhood/schoolyard bullies often know which of their peers have dysfunctional parents, and they exploit these family tragedies. One of the reasons bullying is rampant among children is there are few alternatives to parents getting involved. Although it’s true that good parents have intervened — with mixed results — there’s always the child who spends years begging a bad parent for protection. Don’t assume every parent has concern, perspective or a sense of obligation toward his or her children. Some people who have reproduced or adopted are ignorant, chemically dependent, mentally … Continue reading Yes, These People are Real. Let’s Hope They Aren’t too Common
(Editor’s Note: The source of this quote is in dispute. On some websites, the statement is attributed to Greek historian Thucydides. Others credit William Francis Butler, a senior officer in the British Army during the 19th Century. Well, it’s possible both dudes said it because it’s pretty darned wise.) THE NATION THAT MAKES A GREAT DISTINCTION BETWEEN ITS SCHOLARS AND ITS WARRIORS WILL HAVE ITS THINKING DONE BY COWARDS AND ITS FIGHTING DONE BY FOOLS. — THUCYDIDES Continue reading Averting a Misguided Distinction
Bill O’Reilly is officially out at Fox News. He’s expected to be replaced by Tucker Carlson. The firing of one asshat should not be interpreted as a change in the work climate at Fox News. Currently, the station’s owner, Rupert Murdoch, is attempting to buy the U.K. media outlet Sky News. Mr. Murdoch has concerns about his own shoddy credibility, and he has reason to believe he’ll encounter less resistance to expanding his empire if he takes a stand against Mr. O’Reilly’s behavior with women. This week, Rupert Murdoch can call himself a reformer, and his supporters will believe him. So will a few … Continue reading Rupert Murdoch’s Attempt at Damage Reduction
SELF-CONTROL IS THE CHIEF ELEMENT IN SELF-RESPECT AND SELF-RESPECT IS THE CHIEF ELEMENT IN COURAGE. — THUCYDIDES Continue reading A Word on Courage and Restraint
MOST PEOPLE, IN FACT, WILL NOT TAKE THE TROUBLE IN FINDING THE TRUTH, BUT ARE MUCH MORE INCLINED TO ACCEPT THE FIRST STORY THEY HEAR. — THUCYDIDES Continue reading Tabloid Journalists Feed on This Crap
THE BRAVEST ARE SURELY THOSE WHO HAVE THE CLEAREST VISION OF WHAT IS BEFORE THEM, GLORY AND DANGER ALIKE, AND YET NOTWITHSTANDING, GO OUT TO MEET IT. — THUCYDIDES, GREEK HISTORIAN Continue reading The Truth About Courage