PandemicSoul Quotelog

It is by the goodness of God that in our country we have those three unspeakably precious things: freedom of speech, freedom of conscience, and the prudence never to practice either of them.

Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks.

I prayed for twenty years but received no answer until I prayed with my legs.

On escaping from slavery.
(via Vagabox Burn)

Life is like an overlong drama through which we sit being nagged by the vague memories of having read the reviews.

(via Vagabox Burn)

The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt.

(via Vagabox Burn)

I’m living so far beyond my income that we may almost be said to be living apart.

The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’

I have enough money to last me the rest of my life, unless I buy something.

Millions long for immortality who don’t know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon.

Do you realize if it weren’t for Edison we’d be watching TV by candlelight?

It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious.

- Lady Windermere’s Fan

If it’s true that our species is alone in the universe, then I’d have to say that the universe aimed rather low and settled for very little.

I prefer the company of peasants because they have not been educated sufficiently to reason incorrectly.

Don’t wish me happiness. I don’t expect to be happy all the time… It’s gotten beyond that somehow. Wish me courage and strength and a sense of humor. I will need them all.

Efficiency is intelligent laziness.