Two For The Quote Collection

     I’m always on the lookout for pithy epigrams and penetrating observations. Just this morning I have two fresh ones:

     “Laughter is the salve that keeps reality from scarring.” – comedienne Monque Marvez

     That’s good stuff. True, too. And here’s one I found by way of star commentator Roger Kimball:

     When asked what qualities are essential to a politician, Winston Churchill replied: “The ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month, next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn’t happen.”

     This is absolutely correct. Watch any politician for confirmation.