“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.” — Christopher Hitchens
“The noble title of “dissident” must be earned rather than claimed; it connotes sacrifice and risk rather than mere disagreement.” — Christopher Hitchens
“[O]wners of dogs will have noticed that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they will think you are god. Whereas owners of cats are compelled to realise that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they draw the conclusion that they are gods.” — Christopher Hitchens
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“A wise man hears one word and understands two.” — Yiddish proverb
“Nature makes nothing incomplete, and nothing in vain.” — Aristotle
“Money cannot purchase what the heart desires.” — Chinese Proverb
“Maybe all one can do is hope to end up with the right regrets.” — Arthur Miller
“Most people consider a glass as half empty or half full. I look at it as too big.” — George Carlin
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The southern lights from space
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“I’d rather regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I haven’t done.” — Lucille ball
“There is an eloquence in true enthusiasm.” — Edgar Allan Poe