Robert E Lee on the Civil War:
[W]e made a great mistake in the beginning of our struggle, and I fear, in spite of all we can do, it will prove to be a fatal mistake.
We appointed all our worst generals to command our armies, and all our best generals to edit the newspapers
Robert E. Lee, Civil War Era
“Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the
government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian.”
…Henry Ford
Funny Guys
Three friends from the local congregation were asked,
“When you’re in your casket, and friends and congregation members are mourning over you, what would you like them to say?”
Artie said, “I would like them to say I was a wonderful husband, a fine spiritual leader, and a great family man.”
Eugene commented, “I would like them to say I was a wonderful teacher and servant of God who made a huge difference in people’s lives..”
Al said, “I’d like them to say, ‘Look, he’s moving!‘”Â
In a conversation between Churchill & Lady Astor, one exchange was:
Lady Astor, “If you were my husband I’d poison your tea.”Â
Winston Churchill, “If you were my wife, I’d drink it.”Â
Marry an outdoors woman.
Then, if you throw her out into the yard on a cold night, she can still survive.
-W. C. Fields –US actor, 1880-1946
To conceal anything from those to whom I am attached, is not in my nature.
I can never close my lips where I have opened my heart.
Charles Dickens
MEANDERINGS of DON BOBBITT 