“Tact is the knack of making a point without making an enemy.”  – Author Unknown

“Be careful of your thoughts; they may become words at any moment.” – Iara Gassen

“A cynic is not merely one who reads bitter lessons from the past, he is one who is prematurely disappointed in the future.” – Sidney J. Harris

“Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness.” – George Sand

Disclaimer:  The phrases above in no way represent the official opinion or position of the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District, nor any of its affiliates, associates, subdivisions, employees, family members, or anyone that anyone associated with the aforementioned organization knows, has known, or will know.  They are simply the truthful, honest, calculated, and rational facts of the author(s).  If any of these phrases or their implied lessons in any way offends you, they were probably meant for you.

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