I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country. . . . Corporations have been enthroned, an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the money-power of the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working upon the prejudices of the people until the wealth is aggregated in a few hands and the Republic is destroyed. Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you're a nice person is like hoping the bull won't charge because you're a vegetarian. A penny saved may be a penny earned, but it's a waste of a deposit slip and it really pisses off the tellers. Conscience is what hurts when everything else feels good.
Familiarity breeds children.
He who laughs last didn't get the joke. Honesty is the best policy, but insanity is a better defense. I may not be the world's greatest lover,but number seven's not bad. Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens. All truth passes through three stages.