It is extraordinary that whole populations have no projects for the future, none at all. It certainly is extraordinary, but it is certainly true.
Gertrude SteinIt is natural to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes to that siren until she allures us to our death.
Gertrude SteinThe thing that is most interesting about government servants is that they believe what they are supposed to believe, they really do believe what they are supposed to believe.
Gertrude Stein