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Compromise makes a good umbrella, but a poor roof; it is temporary expedient, often wise in party politics, almost sure read more
Compromise makes a good umbrella, but a poor roof; it is temporary expedient, often wise in party politics, almost sure to be unwise in statesmanship.
What's in Spam?
nostrils brains?and eyes
intestinal linings and uteri?
anything swept from the slaughterhouse floor?
except the blood already read more
What's in Spam?
nostrils brains?and eyes
intestinal linings and uteri?
anything swept from the slaughterhouse floor?
except the blood already out the door
Spam comes from offal
Spam smells... awful
from murdering pigs Hormel makes Spam
from butchering pigs Hormel makes ham.
People talk about the middle of the road as though it were unacceptable. Actually, all human problems, excepting morals, come read more
People talk about the middle of the road as though it were unacceptable. Actually, all human problems, excepting morals, come into the gray areas. Things are not all black and white. There have to be compromises. The middle of the road is all of the usable surface. The extremes, right and left, are in the gutters.
Only a kind person is able to judge another justly and to make allowances for his weaknesses. A kind eye, read more
Only a kind person is able to judge another justly and to make allowances for his weaknesses. A kind eye, while recognizing defects, sees beyond them.
All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue, and every prudent act, is founded on compromise and barter.
All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue, and every prudent act, is founded on compromise and barter.
A lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit.
A lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit.
Our strength grows out of our weakness.
Our strength grows out of our weakness.
Soft-heartedness, in times like these,
Shows sof'ness in the upper story!
Soft-heartedness, in times like these,
Shows sof'ness in the upper story!
What are facts but compromises? A fact merely marks the point where we have agreed to let investigation cease.
What are facts but compromises? A fact merely marks the point where we have agreed to let investigation cease.
