History is the record of an encounter between character and circumstances.

Though our character is formed by circumstances, our own desires can do much to shape those circumstances; and what is really inspiriting and ennobling in the doctrine of free will is the conviction that we have real power over the formation of our o

History shows the poison pill under normal circumstances doesn't benefit shareholders. If the corporation wants a poison pill, it's the shareholders' prerogative to decide that. Not the board of directors.

At this time, we haven't uncovered any suspicious circumstances.

Character, not circumstances, make the man.

I am a bit disturbed to hear that, considering the circumstances. This was the largest national disaster in the history of the country. (State Farm) is imposing something on people who are destitute in many respects and have no means of meeting that kind of obligation.