Where journalists have gotten themselves in trouble over the last few decades is that their skepticism often extends only to American officials, the U. S. military and Republican politicians.
It's easier to apologize than ask for permission.
The most damaging phrase in the language is: `It's always been done that way. '
Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, 'We've always done it this way. ' I try to fight that. That's why I have a clock on my wall that runs counter-clockwise.
The only phrase I've ever disliked is, 'Why, we've always done it that way. ' I always tell young people, 'Go ahead and do it. You can always apologize later. '
A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for.
To me programming is more than an important practical art. It is also a gigantic undertaking in the foundations of knowledge.
I don't even think Hillary Clinton's loyal to Bill Clinton, if you want to know the truth. And really, folks, really? Why should she be, right?
He who gives up freedom for safety deserves neither.
Beneath the makeup and behind the smile I am just a girl who wishes for the world.
That was the real secret of the Tarahumara: they'd never forgotten what it felt like to love running. They remembered that running was mankind's first fine art, our original act of inspired creation.