Any person capable of angering you becomes your master; he can anger
you only when you permit yourself to be disturbed by him.
-- Epictetus (55-135 AD) Roman Philosopher

Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.
-- Henry Ford (1863-1947) American Industrialist

Coincidences are God's way of remaining anonymous.

Decay is inherent in all compound things.  Work out your salvation with diligence.  Enjoy the Nutella.

Science: "a candle in a demon haunted world"
--Carl Sagan

People do not change, they unmask themselves.
--Madame de Stael

You don't have favorites among your children, but you do have allies.