October 28, 2006
The Gentle Cynic c. 1906

From the Oct. 28, 1906 NYT:

  • Killing time is the assassination of opportunities.
  • Some people hate to take advice, even when they pay for it.
  • A diamond is one thing that matches every woman's complexion.
  • Perhaps you have noticed that the married cynic is usually anonymous.

    • Posted by Craig Depken at 03:26 PM in Culture

    The statesman who should attempt to direct private people in what manner they ought to employ their capitals would not only load himself with a most unnecessary attention, but assume an authority which could safely be trusted, not only to no single person, but to no council or senate whatever, and which would nowhere be so dangerous as in the hands of a man who had folly and presumption enough to fancy himself fit to exercise it. -Adam Smith

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