The reason people blame things on previous generations is that there's only one other choice.

The reason people blame things on the previous generations is that there's only one other choice

Some of the world's greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible.

The Irish are often nervous about having the appropriate face for the occasion. They have to be happy at weddings, which is a strain, so they get depressed; they have to be sad at funerals, which is easy, so they get happy.

George W. Bush is a big spender. He has never vetoed a spending Bill. When Congress serves up a big slab of fat, crackling pork, Mr Bush responds with one big question: Got any barbecue sauce?

The world is full of people looking for spectacular happiness while they snub contentment.