Words from Wise Guys

Quotes from a variety of sources:

“Boredom is the feeling that everything is a waste of time; serenity, that nothing is.” — Thomas S. Szasz

“Moral indignation is jealousy with a halo.” — H. G. Wells

“If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins.” — Benjamin Franklin

“If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging.” — Will Rogers

“We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.” — Benjamin Franklin

Now you know why George W. Bush keeps furrowing his brow and saying, “It’s hard! It’s hard work!

(Lots of good quotes about time at ScienceBlogs.)