Events are the ephemera of history; they pass across its stage like fireflies, hardly glimpsed before they settle back into darkness and as often as not into oblivion. Every event, however brief, has to be sure a contribution to make, lights up some dark corner or even some wide vista of history. Fernand Braudel
I am richer than Davy Crockett. I can settle back and do what I want to do. And what I want to do is card tricks and magic. Harry Anderson
The shock of any trauma, I think changes your life. It's more acute in the beginning and after a little time you settle back to what you were. However it leaves an indelible mark on your psyche. Alex Lifeson
After World War II society had to settle back for a moment before it picked up the 20th century. Stella Blum
Whether you're on TV or on the stage, you have to work hard to stay fresh, real, and full of energy. You can't settle back. You always have to stay on your toes. Blythe Danner