We all make mistakes at some time in our lives, some more than others. It is only when the cost is counted in human lives that people really take notice.

Do I have to talk to insane people?" "You're a librarian now. I'm afraid it's mandatory.

You have many fine qualities that I admire. But you are out of time. You should have been born a century ago, when values such as yours meant something.

Okay, this is the wisdom. First, time spent on reconnaissanse is never wasted. Second, almost anything can be improved with the addition of bacon. And finally, there is no problem on Earth that can't be ameliorated by a hot bath and a cup of tea.

Almost anything can be improved with the addition of bacon.

Without a yardstick sometimes the high points can be taken for granted.

There are a lot of idiots in this country, and they deserve representation as much as the next man.