The term congressional hearing is an oxymoron. No congressional hearing is ever called to gather information. Rather, it is an exercise designed strictly for posturing, by people who have already made up their minds, looking for ammunition to support their positions.

Courage is perhaps our most admirable trait. The man, or woman, who possesses it is able to plunge ahead, despite dangers, despite warnings, despite hazards of all kinds, to attack the task at hand. Often, it is indistinguishable from stupidity.

Decisions are always made with insufficient information. If you really knew what was going on, the decision would make itself.

Boundaries have no existence save on charts or in small minds. Nature does not draw lines.

But, come to think of it, there was no need to wait. Time travelers don't have to wait for anybody.

How does it happen that the most intractable types always rise to the top?

Universal deities ... never seem to smile. Not in any culture. What's the point of having omnipotence if you don't enjoy it?