In sum, we took energy for granted, assuming when we flipped the switch, the lights would go on … - Mac Thornberry

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The best men are not those who have waited for chances but who have taken them; besieged the chance; conquered the chance; and made chance the servitor.

Mac Thornberry

In sum, we took energy for granted, assuming when we flipped the switch, the lights would go on and assuming that there would always be plenty of cheap fuel for our vehicles.

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