The only thing to prevent what's past is to put a stop to it before it happens.
All along the untrodden paths of the future, I can see the footprints of an unseen hand.
Why should we put ourselves out of our way to do anything for posterity? For what has posterity ever done for us?
Half the lies our opponents tell about us are untrue.
Disappointment is the nurse of wisdom.
Every pint bottle should contain a quart.