Difficulty, my brethren, is the nurse of greatness – a harsh nurse, who roughly rocks her foster – children into strength and athletic proportion. – William C. Bryant
All we see of someone at any moment is a snapshot of their life, there in riches or poverty, in joy or despair. Snapshots dont show the million decisions that led to tht moment. – Richard Bach
No matter what you do in life, a part of you still sits at a curbside, still hearing the drumbeat of a distant parade, still waiting for it to turn the corner. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com
The experts who managed the original Marshall Plan say Afghanistan needs a commitment of at least $5 to $10 billion over 5 to 10 years, coupled with occupation forces of 250,000 Allied soldiers to keep the peace throughout the country. – Ted Rall
