If all human lives depended upon their usefulness — as might be judged by certain standards — there would be a sudden and terrific mortality in the world. – Gene Tunney
It seems to me that any full grown, mature adult would have a desire to be responsible, to help where he can in a world that needs so very much, that threatens us so very much. – Norman Lear
Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch, nay, you may kick it all about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at evening. – Oliver Wendell Holmes, The Professor at the Breakfast Table
