Any event, once it has occurred, can be made to appear inevitable by a competent historian., Lee Simonson,

The discovery of a new dish does more for human happiness than the discovery of a new star., Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, Physiologie du Gout, 1825, French gourmet & lawyer (1755 - 1826)
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It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong.', Voltaire', French author, humanist, rationalist, & satirist (1694 - 1778)

What we hope ever to do with ease we may learn first to do with diligence., Samuel Johnson, Lives of the Poets, English author, critic, & lexicographer (1709 - 1784)

My friends, your people have both intellect and heart; you use these to consider in what way you can do the best to live., Spotted Tail (Sioux Indian),