Some anonymous wit once said he didn’t care what you did as long as you didn’t do it in the street and frighten the horses. The West is embarking on its second century of frightening the horses.
Feb 212022
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You cannot have a contemporary prison without contemporary furniture.
—Clouseau
Feb 182022
Beware the too-helpful, who have nothing better to do.
Jan 282022
All traits influenced by genetics differ across populations, and all traits are influenced by genetics.
Jan 242022
Never struggle at a struggle session.
Jan 142022
In argument, as in battle, always leave a vanquished foe an avenue for orderly retreat.
Jan 042022
Meddling begins in opinion.
Dec 132021
“Aspiring” is not a word you want in your obituary.
Dec 092021
A man can be confined to an institution, from which he is often released after a term; or turned into one, which is always for life.
Nov 192021
If you don’t have anything nice to say, use an agreeable tone of voice.
Oct 252021
If you can’t make your joke funny, make it obscure; people will laugh to show they got it.