Everything – Page 293 – A book of aphorisms
Oct 242012
 

Our descendants will regard us for hanging men as we regard our ancestors for hanging dogs.

Oct 222012
 

Stare decisis is an infinite regress error.

Oct 192012
 

Habits acquired in irony are retained in sorrow.

Oct 182012
 

We owe modern clangor to the unremitting efforts of generations of quiet and sedentary men.

Oct 172012
 

The more unusual the topic, the more conventional the thought it inspires.

Oct 162012
 

It is impossible to cultivate talent without persistence, but common to persist without talent.

Oct 152012
 

Marry a beautiful woman to be envied, a clever woman to be fascinated, and a thrifty woman to be happy.

Oct 122012
 

The impeccably credentialed are always loyal to the reigning order.

Oct 112012
 

When reading fiction, ask which of the villains you resemble.