Mort Sahl

"History is what happens when what should happen doesn't."

"Justice in America means different things to different people - depending on their tax bracket."

"Technology gives us tools to solve problems we never had before."

"The human race is progressing - slowly, painfully, and against its will."

"Literature tells the truth about human nature; politicians deny it."

"Patience is something that gets you arrested if you have too much of it."

"Kindness is often mistaken for weakness by those who've never done it."

"Strength is not about winning; it's about continuing when everyone else quits."

"Fear is just another word for wisdom applied to the future."

"Power corrupts, and the certainty of power corrupts absolutely."

"Health is a state of mind - usually in denial."

"Adventure is what happens when you don't have a detailed plan."

"Imagination is more important than knowledge - one is real, the other isn't."

"Music is the only language where you can lie and still sound beautiful."

"Faith is believing something no reasonable person would consider."

"We're not living in a world of choices; we're living in a world of consequences."

"The only certainty in life is that nothing's ever final until everyone's dead."