Admitting the force of these contentions, nevertheless, the custom of meeting together in public assembly for the consideration of the most serious, the most exalted topics of human interest is too vitally precious to be lost.
Problems are the price of progress. Don't bring me anything but trouble. Good news weakens me.
If it takes you 20 or 25 years to establish yourself in one field, you really ought to be careful not to stray too far.