Happy New Year

"How much easier if our resolutions were a little more fun.

I will eat more bacon!
I will try that $79 bottle of single malt!"

- Brigid the blogger.....

Same As It Ever Was

"It seems to be the fate of all nations, that as they grow in wealth so they lose their manly virtues. With wealth comes corruption, indolence, a reluctance to make sacrifices, and a weakening of the feeling of patriotism. Power falls into the hands of the ignorant many. Instead of the destinies of the country being swayed by the wisest and best, a fickle multitude, swayed by interested demagogues, assumes the direction of affairs, and the result is inevitable—wasted powers, gross mismanagement, final ruin." - George A. Henty, The Young Carthaginian, 1887 (posted by blogger "civilServant" in another blog)

I don't like much from civilServant usually, but this quote is good.  Have a nice day.

“Don’t go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.” - Mark Twain

Mark Twain About Life

“He didn’t even have the satisfaction of being killed for civil rights. It had to be some silly little communist. It robs his death of any meaning.” - Jackie Kennedy

For a time I may just be posting my favorite quotes from other blogs or their comments. This is not necessarily indicative of more laziness, as my "real" life has been more engaging and busy lately.  Plus I like to hibernate this time of year.

 
H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956): "As democracy is perfected, the office of the President represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day, the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be occupied by a downright fool and complete narcissistic moron."