When some high-sounding institute states that a compound is harmless or a process free of risk, it is wise to know whence the institute or the scientists who work there obtain their financial support. – Lancet, editorial on the "medical-industrial complex," 1973
I think the environment should be put in the category of our national security. Defense of our resources is just as important as defense abroad. Otherwise what is there to defend? – Robert Redford, Yosemite National Park dedication, 1985
Somebody told me it was frightening how much topsoil we are losing each year, but when I told that story around the campfire, nobody got scared. – Jack Handey
He was just trying to tease me – I knew that later – but he said hed have to leave because it wasnt fair to have anyone in the room who was going to make fun of what he had to say. He had a good sense of humor, really. – Fay Wray