Originally Posted by auk1124
Any conclusions drawn by an Italian regarding hard work, drive, and ambition should be disregarded immediately.

EXACTLY RIGHT.
I was lucky because I worked my ass off for 45+ years, made good decisions and didn't waste money. I'll bet there are quite a few on this forum that did the same.


"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined.”

Patrick Henry