Category: writer
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In the first place, God made idiots. That was for practice. Then he made school boards.
Mark Twain
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Wars based on principle are far more destructive… the attacker will not destroy that which he is after.
Alan Watts
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When you have a sense of calling, whether it’s to be a musician, soloist, artist, in one of the technical fields, or a plumber, there is something deep and enriching when you realize it isn’t just a casual choice, it’s a divine calling. It’s not limited to vocational Christian service by any means.
Charles R. Swindoll
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Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.
Douglas Adams
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Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word, equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in liberty, socialism seeks equality in restraint and servitude.
Alexis de Tocqueville
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The fact is, with every friendship you make, and every bond of trust you establish, you are shaping the image of America projected to the rest of the world. That is so important. So when you study abroad, you’re actually helping to make America stronger.
Michelle Obama
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In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage.
John Steinbeck
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Everyone complains of his memory, and nobody complains of his judgment.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld
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Gracefulness is to the body what understanding is to the mind.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld
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Being brilliant is no great feat if you respect nothing.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe