Dullness in matters of government is a good sign, and not a bad one – in particular, dullness in parliamentary government is a test of its excellence, an indication of its success. – Walter Bagehot
You know, for 300 years its been kind of the same. There are restaurants in New Orleans that the menu hasnt changed in 125 years, so how is one going to change or evolve the food? – Emeril Lagasse
[S]o you plant your own garden and nourish your own soul instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers…. – Veronica Shoffstall, “After a While,” as posted in Dear Abby
I remember looking at the sky and thinking that the universe is so big and its all chaos. I call it the dark fear. At any moment, the dark fear could come in. – St. Vincent