I had been right in the first place. Getting involved with politicians is complete stupidity. - Lindsey Davis

In fact, making up a spiteful lie has become respectable. Today's "jesters" are outright public nuisances.

When I hear the words 'social order', I start looking around for somebody to pick a fight with.

[Y]ou would think happy wedding guests would tuck in with gusto—yet ... [i]t’s mourners at funerals who scoff.” “Because this is food as human comfort, plus respect for the national gods. We are one with our ancestors and one with our fellow mourners.