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Quote by Paul MacCready,Jr.
Your grandchildren will likely find it incredible - or even sinful

Your grandchildren will likely find it incredible – or even sinful – that you burned up a gallon of gasoline to fetch a pack of cigarettes! – Paul MacCready,Jr.

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