Why be a man when you can be a success? Bertolt Brecht German Communist & dramatist (1898 - 1956) Better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for the public and have no self. Cyril Connolly (1903 - 1974) Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some hire public relations officers. Daniel J. Boorstin US historian (1914 - ) A boy can learn a lot from a dog: obedience, loyalty, and the importance of turning around three times before lying down. Robert Benchley US actor, author, & humorist (1889 - 1945) Love thy neighbour as yourself, but choose your neighbourhood. Louise Beal Thus the metric system did not really catch on in the States, unless you count the increasing popularity of the nine-millimeter bullet. Dave Barry US columnist & humorist (1947 - ) Every crowd has a silver lining. Phineas Taylor Barnum US circus showman with James Bailey (1810 - 1891) I want to find a voracious, small-minded predator and name it after the IRS. Robert Bakker, paleontologist I do not fear computers. I fear the lack of them. Isaac Asimov US science fiction novelist & scholar (1920 - 1992) It pays to be obvious, especially if you have a reputation for subtlety. Isaac Asimov US science fiction novelist & scholar (1920 - 1992) |