“How is the world ruled and how do wars start? Diplomats tell lies to journalists and then believe what they read.”

“How is the world ruled and led to war? Diplomats lie to journalists and believe these lies when they see them in print.”

“Believe nothing others tell you. That is Rule No 1 of life in Astro City.But what if the ones who set the rules are the ones lying to you?What if the ones who reprimand the rule-breakers are lying to you?Who do you believe when there is nobody left to believe?”

“Be polite; write diplomatically; even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness.”

“Next to praying there is nothing so important in practical religion as Bible reading. By reading that book we may learn what to believe, what to be, and what to do; how to live with comfort, and how to die in peace.”Happy is that man who possesses a Bible! Happier still is he who reads it! Happiest of all is he who not only reads it, but obeys it, and makes it the rule of his faith and practice!”

“Read the New Testament, and observe what Christ says, and how he acts-make his world your rule, and his conduct your example.”