If a ball is hit in the air, you almost expect it to be caught. [And on tough balls] we're read more

If a ball is hit in the air, you almost expect it to be caught. [And on tough balls] we're still expecting them to be caught [as well].

They're sort of like a little ballerina shoe,

They're sort of like a little ballerina shoe,

Neglected by Congress below, distressed with the small-pox; want of Generals and discipline in our Army, which may rather be read more

Neglected by Congress below, distressed with the small-pox; want of Generals and discipline in our Army, which may rather be called a great rabble, our credit and reputation lost, and great part of the country; and a powerful foreign enemy advancing upon us, are so many difficulties we cannot surmount them.

[Ruckman Matthew Allan met Sheedy yesterday morning and the two have agreed to talk again this week. Allan, an All-Australian read more

[Ruckman Matthew Allan met Sheedy yesterday morning and the two have agreed to talk again this week. Allan, an All-Australian and Carlton best-and-fairest winner in 1999, is believed to have told the club that he intends to retire but has been persuaded by Sheedy to reconsider.] Sheeds wanted him to stay and even James Hird spoke with him, ... They wanted him to go another year.

They're issuing crap at the speed of light.

They're issuing crap at the speed of light.

Most of them are starting at an even playing field. They've never played the game. These girls only have got read more

Most of them are starting at an even playing field. They've never played the game. These girls only have got a couple weeks of experience.

It is well to remember that the entire universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others.

It is well to remember that the entire universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others.

Germany in general has stayed united with the other two partners, but is considered sort of the weak link. My read more

Germany in general has stayed united with the other two partners, but is considered sort of the weak link. My guess is that (Merkel's) Christian Democrats might be marginally more in line with the U.S. position.

What I'll take away the most from today is that you learn from your mistakes. Mistakes and hard lessons make read more

What I'll take away the most from today is that you learn from your mistakes. Mistakes and hard lessons make you appreciate life more. That's how I think, and I was glad to hear that. I don't regret anything I've done because of that way of thinking.