While perusing through today’s headlines, I may be reminded of some ancient or recent adage that reflects an appropriate understanding or analysis to the news as shown below:
| News Headlines | Wisdom and Analysis |
|---|---|
| Health officials make their final pleas for holiday caution as coronavirus cases spike. Washington Post Weekend air travel hits pandemic-era record, despite health officials’ pleas to stay home CNN | “Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.” George Carlin |
| Man leaves $3K tip for a beer as restaurant closes for virus AP | Wishing good, merely, is a lukewarm charity; but doing good is divine. James Lendall Basford |
| Fresno bishop warns Catholics against stem cell-based COVID vaccines, including Pfizer’s Fresno Bee | All religions promise a reward for excellence is of the will or heart, but none for excellences of the head or understanding. Schopenhauer |
Esot-eric 