Perspective

​​Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation?  Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground?  Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice?
 
                     —Excerpt from George Washington’s Farewell Address
 
 
 
 
I may be able to speak the languages of men and even of angels, but if I have no love, my speech is no more than a noisy gong or a clanging bell.  I may have the gift of inspired preaching; I may have all knowledge and understand all secrets; I may have all the faith needed to move mountains—but if I have no love, I am nothing.
                    
                     —Excerpt from Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians
 
 
 
 
Pedro Martinez is the best pitcher in baseball right now.  No question about it.  Maybe even the best pitcher ever.
 
                     —Excerpt from a sports radio talk show