The most tragic paradox of our time is to be found in the failure of nation-states to recognize the imperatives of internationalism.
Ours is essentially a tragic age so we refuse to take it tragically.
One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today.
Boxing has become America's tragic theater.