"The best lack all conviction, while the worst, Are full of passionate intensity"
W. B. Yeats “The Second Coming1920
“The fundamental cause of the trouble in the modern world today is that the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.”—“The Lethbridge Herald” Bertrand Russell 1935
“The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.” — Bertrand Russell, A Word a Day 1933
The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent full of doubt. -Bertrand Russell “The Office Cat”1936
But the problem is that bad writers tend to have the self-confidence, while the good ones tend to have self-doubt. Charles Bukowski “Arete” literary journal1989
Posted by bookofmoronsMy perfect holiday calendar
Posted by backtobasicsGive yourself credit.
Posted by backtobasicsFollow the money, it leads to the truth.
Posted by backtobasicsI don't care, do you? When they can start proving one of their tales is true, maybe, just maybe, I'll listen.
Posted by backtobasicsA little advice for our daughters and granddaughters both natural and adopted.
Posted by backtobasicsPeople swear there is no heaven, but pray there is no hell.
Posted by backtobasicsThe Turkey day is on the prowl
Posted by backtobasicsThe Turkey day is on the prowl
Posted by backtobasicsThe Turkey day is on the prowl
Posted by backtobasicsThe Turkey day is on the prowl
Posted by backtobasicsThe Turkey day is on the prowl
Posted by backtobasicsNot really sure about the car light legend.
Posted by backtobasicsNot really sure about the car light legend.
Posted by backtobasicsI will not be shopping this Thursday or Friday.
Posted by backtobasicsAfter this last election, please be safe.
Posted by backtobasicsEveryone benefits from a better education system, not just those that have children in it.