"There is a strength in the union even of very sorry men."

"Such was the burial they gave to Hector, tamer of horses."

"It was built against the will of the immortal gods, and so it did not last for long."

"The glorious gifts of the gods are not to be cast aside."

"If you are very valiant, it is a god, I think, who gave you this gift."

"A small rock holds back a great wave."

"Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently."

"Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes."

"There is a demand in these days for men who can make wrong appear right."

"It can be shown that for any nutty theory, beyond-the-fringe political view, or strange religion there exists a proponent on the Net. The proof is left as an exercise for your kill-file."

"Let's think the unthinkable, let's do the undoable, let's prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all."

"He looks as though he's been weaned on a pickle."