We take care of our health, we lay up money, we make our roof tight and our clothing sufficient, but who provides wisely that he shall not be wanting the best property of all -- friends?', Ralph Waldo Emerson', US essayist & poet (1803 - 1882)

It is one of the superstitions of the human mind to have imagined that virginity could be a virtue.', Voltaire', French author, humanist, rationalist, & satirist (1694 - 1778)

It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.', Mark Twain', US humorist, novelist, short story author, & wit (1835 - 1910)

Men have a much better time of it than women; for one thing, they marry later; for another thing they die earlier.', H. L. Mencken', US editor (1880 - 1956)

Love is much like a wild rose, beautiful and calm, but willing to draw blood in its defense.', Mark A. Overby',