Charlemagne either died or was born or did something with the Holy Roman Empire in 800.
Robert BenchleyWe are constantly being surprised that people did things well before we were born. We are constantly remarking on the fact that things are done well by people other than ourselves. "The Japanese are a remarkable little people," we say, as if we were doing them a favor. "He is an Arab, but you ought to hear him play the zither." Why "but"?
Robert BenchleyMost of the arguments to which I am party fall somewhat short of being impressive, owing to the fact that neither I nor my opponent knows what we are talking about.
Robert BenchleyIf Mr. Einstein doesn't like the natural laws of the universe, let him go back to where he came from.
Robert Benchley