Consciousness is our only reprieve from Time.
Arrogance rides triumphantly through the gates, barely glancing at the old woman about to cut the rope and spring shut the trap.
Courage, determination, and hard work are all very nice, but not so nice as an oil well in the back yard.
Only the strong and the hopeful are able to revolt.
Retirement is a one-way trip to insignificance.
Always assume that a lucky hit will not be repeated.