Let the Great World Spin

"Cheers for the sailors that fought on the wave for it, Cheers for the soldiers that always were brave for it, Tears for the men that went down to the grave for it, Here comes the flag!”

"Family quarrels are bitter things.  They don't go by any rules.  They're not like aches or wounds; they're more like splits in the skin that won't heal because there's not enough material."

“My favorite hobby is cooking and eating. There is nothing i can do well if i have not eaten well.” 

"People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading."

"The lonely people have taught me, that I am not alone."

—Anthony Liccione

"Dear souls who left us lonely here,  Bound on their last, long voyage, to whom  We, day by day, are drawing near,  Where every bark has sailing room. 

I know the solemn monotone  Of waters calling unto me;  I know from whence the airs have blown  That whisper of the Eternal Sea."

"I’ve always said that in politics, your enemies can’t hurt you, but your friends will kill you.”

"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."

“I had forgotten how much light there is in the world, till you gave it back to me.”

"It’s easy to impress me. I don’t need a fancy party to be happy. Just good friends, good food, and good laughs. I’m happy. I’m satisfied. I’m content.”

“The moon's an arrant thief,

And her pale fire she snatches from the sun.”

"Work is love made visible."

“What is patriotism but the love of the food one ate as a child?"

“Keep reading. It's one of the most marvelous adventures that anyone can have.” 

“You don’t need anybody’s permission to prove yourself, just prove yourself.” 

“The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live.”

“Therapy to life: Eat with the wise, and drink with the fools!”