If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.
I am in politics because of the conflict between good and evil, and I believe that in the end good will triumph.
To wear your heart on your sleeve isn't a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions best.
Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't.
There can be no liberty unless there is economic liberty.
I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single political argument left.
Pennies do not come from heaven. They have to be earned here on earth.
If my critics saw me walking over the Thames they would say it was because I couldn't swim.
I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end.
I usually make up my mind about a man in ten seconds, and I very rarely change it.
I love argument, I love debate. I don't expect anyone just to sit there and agree with me, that's not their job.
Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Costa Rican Sloth Sanctuary
Such a unique animal, this video gives the perspective of the sloth from those who work and volunteer at a Sloth sactuary in Costa Rica...
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Witty Will Rogers Quotes
If you want to be successful, it's just this simple. Know what you are doing. Love what you are doing. And believe in what you are doing.
The only difference between death and taxes is that death doesn't get worse every time Congress meets.
Everything is changing. People are taking their comedians seriously and the politicians as a joke.
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
Don't let yesterday use up too much of today.
I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.
Alexander Hamilton started the U.S. Treasury with nothing, and that was the closest our country has ever been to being even.
We will never have true civilization until we have learned to recognize the rights of others.
About all I can say for the United States Senate is that it opens with a prayer and closes with an investigation.
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
A man only learns in two ways, one by reading, and the other by association with smarter people.
I bet after seeing us, George Washington would sue us for calling him "father."
The more you observe politics, the more you've got to admit that each party is worse than the other.
Do the best you can, and don't take life too serious.
The only difference between death and taxes is that death doesn't get worse every time Congress meets.
Everything is changing. People are taking their comedians seriously and the politicians as a joke.
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
Don't let yesterday use up too much of today.
I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.
Alexander Hamilton started the U.S. Treasury with nothing, and that was the closest our country has ever been to being even.
We will never have true civilization until we have learned to recognize the rights of others.
About all I can say for the United States Senate is that it opens with a prayer and closes with an investigation.
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
A man only learns in two ways, one by reading, and the other by association with smarter people.
I bet after seeing us, George Washington would sue us for calling him "father."
The more you observe politics, the more you've got to admit that each party is worse than the other.
Do the best you can, and don't take life too serious.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Impressive Footage of 2010 Icelandic Volcano
In 2010 the volcano Eyjafjallajökull erupted. It put so much ash in the air that it closed European air space. Below a video showing part of this eruption...
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
A Dozen Great Thomas Edison Quotes
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
I have far more respect for the person with a single idea who gets there than for the person with a thousand ideas who does nothing.
Many of life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.
There are no rules here, we're just trying to accomplish something.
The only time I really become discouraged is when I think of all the things I would like to do and the little time I have in which to do them.
Maturity is often more absurd than youth and very frequently is most unjust to youth.
The dove is my emblem.... I want to save and advance human life, not destroy it.... I am proud of the fact that I never invented weapons to kill.
Its obvious that we don't know one millionth of one percent about anything.
I believe that the science of chemistry alone almost proves the existence of an intelligent creator.
Be courageous! Whatever setbacks America has encountered, it has always emerged as a stronger and more prosperous nation.... Be brave as your fathers before you. Have faith and go forward!
If parents pass enthusiasm along to their children, they will leave them an estate of incalculable value.
Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.
I have far more respect for the person with a single idea who gets there than for the person with a thousand ideas who does nothing.
Many of life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.
There are no rules here, we're just trying to accomplish something.
The only time I really become discouraged is when I think of all the things I would like to do and the little time I have in which to do them.
Maturity is often more absurd than youth and very frequently is most unjust to youth.
The dove is my emblem.... I want to save and advance human life, not destroy it.... I am proud of the fact that I never invented weapons to kill.
Its obvious that we don't know one millionth of one percent about anything.
I believe that the science of chemistry alone almost proves the existence of an intelligent creator.
Be courageous! Whatever setbacks America has encountered, it has always emerged as a stronger and more prosperous nation.... Be brave as your fathers before you. Have faith and go forward!
If parents pass enthusiasm along to their children, they will leave them an estate of incalculable value.
Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Dogs Welcome Home Soldiers
Dogs reunited with their soldier...
Notices in video can be 'x-ed' out via their top right corner.
Notices in video can be 'x-ed' out via their top right corner.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Maru the Cat Tries to Fit Into Small Boxes
Cats love boxes, but Maru the cat takes that to extremes by attempting to get into boxes that clearly don't fit...
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