One of the great attractions of patriotism - it fulfills our worst wishes. In the person of our nation we are able vicariously to bully and cheat. Bully and cheat what's more with a feeling that we are profoundly virtuous.
People intoxicate themselves with work so they won't see how they really are.
A just and reasonable modesty does not only recommend eloquence but sets off...
Trying to force creativity is never good.
