When childhood dies, its corpses are called adults and they enter society, one of the politer names of hell. That is why we dread children, even if we love them, they show us the state of our decay. – Brian Aldiss
Never neglect an opportunity to play leap-frog; it is the best of all games, and, unlike the terribly serious and conscientious pastimes of modern youth, will never become professionalized. – Herbert Beerbohm Tree, as quoted by Hesketh Pearson (“Sir Herbert Tree,” Modern
The priest was on a roll: “Each person you meet is worthy of your compassion!” he prayed loudly. “Sheep, too,” the knitter mentally added. – Dr.SunWolf, professorsunwolf.com
Not every difficult and dangerous thing is suitable for training, but only that which is conducive to success in achieving the object of our effort. – Epictetus
Freedom and justice cannot be parceled out in pieces to suit political convenience. I dont believe you can stand for freedom for one group of people and deny it to others. – Coretta Scott King
