The Book of Observations

Life on Earth

A compilation of nearly 2,000 concise thoughts, insights, and observations that occurred to the author who recorded them in his journals over many years. They are presented in three parts: UNCOMMON SENSE, WE HUMANS, and GETTING THROUGH LIFE. Some examples:

Everyone laughs and cries in the same language.
We always find time to eat.
Hurry is the husband of remorse.
Poor living habits make rich physicians.
Our world needs less ringmasters and more clowns.
It’s easy to love babies and gods.
Wisdom can enter only an open mind.
Men drive but women steer.
No one makes every shot.
Idiots who govern are still idiots.
Religions are buggy whips on steroids.
The wise know they are not.
Waste does not go unpunished.
The bliss of ignorance is short-lived.
Risk is the price of adventure.
Money can buy healthcare but not health.
Every meal is a funeral.
Wealth cannot prevent poverty.

In the book, there are about 2,000 similar “Observations.”