I retire to make way for an abler man. In my four years as attorney general I have aged about ten years, but when I have get back to the practice of law, I hope to show those lawyers that I still have some vitality left.

An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.

According to scriptures at least I know the Bible states not to make any permanent marks on your body.

The surest way of making a dupe is to let your victim suppose you are his.

The contrast between the 1970's and today is very marked.

What's wonderful is to read the different translations - some done in 1600 and some in 1900 - of the same passage. It's fascinating to watch the same tale repeated in such a different way by two different centuries.

I have a healthy respect for those individuals and the businesses that they represent. Their involvement only solidifies my belief that the United Way is a worthy organization to donate my time and efforts to.