Who is to watch the watchmen? - E.E. "Doc" Smith

Because America, being a democracy, could not strike first, but had to wait — wait in instant readiness — until she was actually attacked.

Her hair was a brilliant green. So was her spectacularly filled halter.

if any one of you will concentrate upon one single fact, or small object, such as a pebble or the seed of a plant or other creature, for as short a period of time as one hundred of your years, you will begin to perceive its truth.