I USED TO THINK

I used to think that success brought happiness.  I now think that happiness brings success.

I used to think that the presence of police deterred crime.  I now think that at most it changes the where and when of crime.

I used to think that America was a great country because Americans were a proud people.  I now think Americans are not a proud people because America is not a great country.

I used to think that most people took drugs to escape from life.  I now think most people take drugs to help them face life.

I used to think that women got married to have children.  I now think women have children to get married.

I used to think that only fools thought they were smart.  I now think only smart people think they are fools.

I used to think that boredom came from not having anything to do.  I now think that not having anything to do comes from boredom.

I used to think that time healed all wounds.  I now think that time exacerbates most wounds.

I used to think that the ends justify the means.  I now think the means justify the ends.

I used to think that politicians would say anything to get elected.  I now think politicians will say anything to get elected.