"The use of force alone is but temporary. It may subdue for a moment; but it does not remove the necessity of subduing again: and a nation is not governed, which is perpetually to be conquered." - Edmund Burke, speech (1775)

"Sin lies only in hurting other people unnecessarily. All other `sins' are invented nonsense. (Hurting yourself is 'not' a sin--just stupid.)" - Heinlein, Robert A. (1907-1988) from 'Time Enough For Love'

"Football is a mistake. It combines the two worst elements of American life. Violence and committee meetings." - Will, George [Columnist]