Saturday 18 November 2017

Waugh Declared …

Anyone wishing to communicate with Americans should do so by e-mail, 
which has been specially invented for the purpose, 
involving neither physical proximity nor speech.
 — Auberon Waugh

Friday 17 November 2017

The Lessons Of History

In 1672, an angry mob of Dutchmen killed and ate their prime minister.

Sunday 12 November 2017

Champing At The Bit

Every absurdity has a champion to defend it.
 — Oliver Goldsmith

Monday 6 November 2017

The Mind Of God

If one could conclude as to the nature of the Creator from a study of his creation,
it would appear that God has a special fondness for stars and beetles.
 — J. B. S. Haldane