A Timely Sentiment…

“Blessed are the young, for they shall inherit the national debt.”-Herbert Hoover, President 1928-1932    Read more »

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From the Not-Much-Has-Changed-in-82-Years File…

“Never blame a legislative body for not doing something. When they do nothing, that don’t hurt anybody. When they do something is when they become dangerous.”

— Will Rogers, November. 22, 1929

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Today’s Latin Lesson Is Certainly a Good Goal for Elected Officials

Sanae Mentis Esse

“To Be in One’s Right Mind”    Read more »

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Today’s Latin Lesson Is a Treasured Occurence in the Capitol

Silentium Altum

“Deep Silence”

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All Too True…

“Hatred plays the same part in government as acids in chemistry.”

–Winston Churchill, 1929    Read more »

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Bertrand Russell, A History of Western Philosophy, Page 505

On Machiavelli:

“The Prince is concerned to discover, from history and from contemporary events, how principalities are won, how they are held and how they are lost. Fifteenth century Italy afforded a multitude of examples, both great and small.

“Few rulers were legitimate; even the popes, in many cases, secured election by corrupt means.    Read more »

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Today’s Latin Lesson Describes How Often Lawmakers Talk

Haud Longis Intervallis

“At Frequent Intervals”    Read more »

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Bertrand Russell, A History of Western Philosophy, Page 476

“The thirteenth century had brought to completion a great synthesis, philosophical, theological, political and social which had been slowly built up by the combination of many elements. The first element was pure Greek philosophy, especially the philosophies of Pythagoras, Parmenides, Plato and Aristotle. Then came, as a result of Alexander’s conquests, a great influx of oriental beliefs.    Read more »

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The Oracle of Omaha in Berkshire Hathaway’s Annual Report

“Throughout my lifetime, politicians and pundits have constantly moaned about terrifying problems facing America. Yet our citizens now live an astonishing six times better than when I was born.

“The prophets of doom have overlooked the all-important factor that is certain: Human potential is far from exhausted and the American system for unleashing that potential — a system that has worked wonders for over two centuries despite frequent interruptions for recessions and even a Civil War — remains alive and effective.    Read more »

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Bertrand Russell, A History of Western Philosophy, Page 637

On John Locke:

“(Locke) makes a great deal of the imperishable character of the precious metals, which, he says, are the source of money and inequality of fortune.

“He seems, in an abstract and academic way, to regret economic inequality but he certainly does not think that it would be wise to take such measures as might prevent it.    Read more »

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