Sir Thomas More: "You threaten like a dockside bully."
Cromwell:"How should I threaten?"
Sir Thomas More: "Like a minister of state. With justice."
Cromwell:"Oh, justice is what you're threatened with."
Sir Thomas More: "Then I am not threatened."
— Sir Thomas More (Paul Scofield); Cromwell (Leo McKern). A Man for All Seasons (1966)
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
George Burns
Widely Observed New Year Symbols and Traditions:
Resolutions: It is believed that the Babylonians were the first to make New Year's resolutions, and people all over the world have been breaking them ever since. The early Christians believed the first day of the new year should be spent reflecting on past mistakes and resolving to improve oneself in the new year.
Fireworks: Noisemaking and fireworks on New Year's eve is believed to have originated in ancient times, when noise and fire were thought to dispel evil spirits and bring good luck. The Chinese are credited with inventing fireworks and use them to spectacular effect in their New Year's celebrations.
Most American children suffer too much mother and too little father.
~Gloria Steinem
UNITED STATES TRIVIA
When did the first domestic jet airliner passenber service in the U.S. open?
