Thought of the Day
“First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen, he was second to none in humble and enduring scenes of private life. Pious, just humane, temperate, and sincere; uniform dignified, and commanding; his example was as edifying to all around him as were the effects of that example lasting; correct throughout, vice shuddered in his presence and virtue always felt his fostering hand. The purity of his private charter gave effulgence to his public virtues.” –John Marshall, official eulogy of George Washington, delivered by Richard Henry Lee, 1799
“I’ve been called a lot of things… but never, I mean never, could anyone make the mistake of calling me a Yankee fan. Well, check that, if you didn’t know what the hell is going on in your own state maybe you could.” – Curt Schilling
It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first. – Ronald Reagan
“General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization: Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” – Ronald Reagan
“A new study determined that the phrase President Obama uses most often is ‘Let me be clear.’ The phrase he uses the least often? ‘Let me be SPECIFIC.’” – Jay Leno
“Never assume the obvious is true.” – William Safire
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” — Ferris Bueller (as written by John Hughes)
“Republicans believe every day is the Fourth of July, but the Democrats believe every day is April 15.“ – Ronald Reagan
“Excuse me, I believe you have my stapler… ” — Milton Waddams (Office Space, 1999)
“I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble.” –Helen Keller
