We have not passed that subtle line between childhood and adulthood until we move from the passive voice to the active voice—that is until we have stopped saying “It got lost,” and say, “I lost it.” By Sydney J. Harris Age, Aging, Middle Age, Responsibility
When I hear somebody sigh, “Life is hard,” I am always tempted to ask, “Compared to what?” By Sydney J. Harris Inspirational, Life, Motivational, Positive, Uplifting
Every morning I take out my bankbook, stare at it, shudder—and turn quickly to my typewriter. By Sydney J. Harris Hard work, Incentive
