"We are, after all, ***** economicus."

-- Charles Stross

“There is no spot of ground, however arid, bare or ugly, that cannot be tamed into such a state as may give an impression of beauty and delight.”

Source : Gertrude Jekyll (2011). “Home and Garden: Notes and Thoughts, Practical and Critical, of a Worker in Both”, p.277, Cambridge University Press
“There are ... just two kinds of girls. Those who go down town Saturday nights, and those who don't.”

Source : Edna Ferber (2015). “Cheerful—By Request”, p.106, Booklassic
“The great lesson of history for us is that strength and resolve bring peace and order, and weakness and vacillation invite chaos and conflict.”
“We grow too old to lose old friends ...”
“I try to sign for as many kids as possible. Kids come first, and I'll always sign for a kid before an adult. It's funny, because I was never big into autographs as a kid. The only player who I ever wanted an autograph from was Dave Winfield.”
“I decided that I was ready to assume this position when I discovered that the chance to save the country was very meager. I was prepared to sacrifice myself for this country and its 90 million people. They want food, fuel and electricity and yearn for a decent life. Any president who does not pay attention to such details or is unable to provide the minimum level of stability should leave office.”

Source : Source: www.spiegel.de
“After a Christmas comes a Lent.”
“Money is the most important thing in the world, you know. Money can buy you happiness, and I don't care what anyone else thinks.”

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