America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without civilization in between.', Oscar Wilde', Irish dramatist, novelist, & poet (1854 - 1900)

A witty saying proves nothing.', Voltaire', French author, humanist, rationalist, & satirist (1694 - 1778)

I meant, said Ipslore bitterly, what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?
Death thought about it.
Cats, he said eventually. Cats are nice.', Terry Pratchet, Sourcery',

Man is only man at the surface. Remove the skin, dissect, and immediately you come to machinery.', Paul Valery', French critic & poet (1871 - 1945)

The most efficient labor-saving device is still money.', Franklin P Jones',