The earth only has so much bounty to offer and inventing ever larger and more notional prices for that bounty does not change its real value. – Ben Elton
I opened the large central window of my office room to its full on the fine early May morning. Then I stood for a few moments, breathing in the soft, warm air that was charged with the scent of white lilacs below. – Angus Wilson
Your political reputation affects how likely allies are to trust you, and what kind of deals theyll offer at the negotiating table. Theres also some emotional response in there, so factions do bear grudges. Just like the real thing. – Mike Simpson
Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained. – Marie Curie
