There is little empirical evidence that widespread abuses such as naked short-selling are occurring.

We have had to deal with hurricanes, tsunami and now drought, all occurring in a very short span of time.

I defy anybody to find me any empirical evidence that suggests gambling ... has ever suffered from [recessionary pressures].

As much as any secular atheist or new ager wants to claim how wonderfully loving humans are, and how things are getting better everyday, the evidence points in the opposite direction.

To sell something familiar, make it surprising. To sell something surprising, make it familiar.

Quotations, like much better things, has its abuses