When a crisis confronts the nation, the first question often asked by policymakers is: “What naval forces are available and how fast can they be on station?” -Admiral Carlisle A. H. Trost, CNO May 1990-

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever has. -Margaret Mead-

Remember, only you can prevent forest fires. -Smokey the Bear-

Always slay the closest tiger first.

If pro is the opposite of con, what is the opposite of Congress? -Will Rogers-

A society will be judged on the basis of how it treats its weakest members and among the most vulnerable are surely the unborn and the dying. -Pope John Paul II-

People are like stained glass windows: they sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light within. -Elisabeth Kubler-Ross-

This is as bad as it gets … but don’t count on it.

Tiger! Tiger! burning bright / In the forests of the night, / What immortal hand or eye / Could frame thy fearful symmetry? -William Blake-

He vowed to himself fervently that he would always have some money on hand, no matter what became of him, so that he would be able to protect all that was truly valuable from the practical people in the world. -Morley Callaghan, “Luke Baldwin’s Vow”-