Favorite Quotations
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Great Famous Quotes
Anne Frank
Who would ever think that so much went on in the soul of a young girl?
Jane Austen, Emma
Seldom, very seldom, does complete truth belong to any human disclosure; seldom can it happen that something is not a little disguised, or a little mistaken.
Benjamin Franklin
An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.
Phillip Stanhope
Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well.
Lydia Maria Child
The cure for all ills and wrongs, the cares, the sorrows and the crimes of humanity, all lie in the one word 'love.' It is the divine vitality that everywhere produces and restores life.
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Lesson Quotes
Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:36:00 +0000
When you make a mistake, don’t look back at it long. Take the reason of the thing into your mind, and then look forward. Mistakes are lessons of wisdom. The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power. - Phyllis Bottome
If someone breaks your heart, forgive them. For they have helped you ...]
Warehouse warns of flat profit after slow end to retail year
Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:57:00 GMT
New Zealand Herald - We had prepared for it and we had planned for it, so we were happy with the end result." * An earlier version of this story wrongly attributed quotes from Barry Hellberg to Ian Morrice.
Hillary tributes flood world's media
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:48:00 GMT
New Zealand Herald - One Australian News site quotes acting Prime Minister Julia Gillard describing Sir Edmund as a "giant of New Zealand", acting Prime Minister Julia Gillard said today. ¶ 12:13 AM 0 comments
Famous Quotes:
Anne Frank
Who would ever think that so much went on in the soul of a young girl?
Jane Austen, Emma
Seldom, very seldom, does complete truth belong to any human disclosure; seldom can it happen that something is not a little disguised, or a little mistaken.
Benjamin Franklin
An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.
Phillip Stanhope
Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well.
Lydia Maria Child
The cure for all ills and wrongs, the cares, the sorrows and the crimes of humanity, all lie in the one word 'love.' It is the divine vitality that everywhere produces and restores life.
More Quotations
Lesson Quotes
Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:36:00 +0000
When you make a mistake, don’t look back at it long. Take the reason of the thing into your mind, and then look forward. Mistakes are lessons of wisdom. The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power. - Phyllis Bottome
If someone breaks your heart, forgive them. For they have helped you ...]
Warehouse warns of flat profit after slow end to retail year
Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:57:00 GMT
New Zealand Herald - We had prepared for it and we had planned for it, so we were happy with the end result." * An earlier version of this story wrongly attributed quotes from Barry Hellberg to Ian Morrice.
Hillary tributes flood world's media
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:48:00 GMT
New Zealand Herald - One Australian News site quotes acting Prime Minister Julia Gillard describing Sir Edmund as a "giant of New Zealand", acting Prime Minister Julia Gillard said today. ¶ 12:13 AM 0 comments
Quotes Update
George Harrision, From the song "Within you without you" from Sgt Pepper
Life goes on within you and without you.
John Paul Jones
I have not yet begun to fight
Scottish Proverb
Here's to you ,as good as you are, And here's to me, as bad as I am But as good as you are, and as bad as I am, I am as good as you are, as bad as I am.
Zora Neale Hurston
I want a busy life, a just mind, and a timely death.
Marya Mannes, The Quotable Woman...on Love & Relationships
All great lovers are articulate, and verbal seduction is the surest road to actual seduction.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Rarely do we find men who willingly to engage in hard, solid thinking. There is an almost universal quest for easy answers and half-baked solutions. Nothing pains some people more than having to think.
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3 Boat Quotes
Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:30:00 +0000
We are living in a day of self-seeking and irresponsibility, even in Christian circles. Few indeed are the Christian believers who have truly laid their all on the altar for Christ. Few are the spiritual leaders who truly put God FIRST . Rather they think first, albeit subconsciously, of their positions, popularity, salaries and the ...]
Quotations of the day
Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:19:00 GMT
Charleston Gazette - "I am confident that with proper help, the state of Palestine will emerge. And I'm confident when it emerges, it will be a major step toward peace. I am confident that the status quo is unacceptable ... ¶ 12:13 AM 0 comments
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George Harrision, From the song "Within you without you" from Sgt Pepper
Life goes on within you and without you.
John Paul Jones
I have not yet begun to fight
Scottish Proverb
Here's to you ,as good as you are, And here's to me, as bad as I am But as good as you are, and as bad as I am, I am as good as you are, as bad as I am.
Zora Neale Hurston
I want a busy life, a just mind, and a timely death.
Marya Mannes, The Quotable Woman...on Love & Relationships
All great lovers are articulate, and verbal seduction is the surest road to actual seduction.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Rarely do we find men who willingly to engage in hard, solid thinking. There is an almost universal quest for easy answers and half-baked solutions. Nothing pains some people more than having to think.
More Quotations
3 Boat Quotes
Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:30:00 +0000
We are living in a day of self-seeking and irresponsibility, even in Christian circles. Few indeed are the Christian believers who have truly laid their all on the altar for Christ. Few are the spiritual leaders who truly put God FIRST . Rather they think first, albeit subconsciously, of their positions, popularity, salaries and the ...]
Quotations of the day
Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:19:00 GMT
Charleston Gazette - "I am confident that with proper help, the state of Palestine will emerge. And I'm confident when it emerges, it will be a major step toward peace. I am confident that the status quo is unacceptable ... ¶ 12:13 AM 0 comments
More Famous Quotations
Sophocles
A short saying oft contains much wisdom.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca
If a man knows not what harbour he seeks, any wind is the right wind.
Napoleon
He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat.
Wittgenstein
If people did not sometimes do silly things, nothing intelligent would ever get done.
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Quotations of the day
Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:19:00 GMT
Charleston Gazette - "I am confident that with proper help, the state of Palestine will emerge. And I'm confident when it emerges, it will be a major step toward peace. I am confident that the status quo is unacceptable ...
Quotes about Architecture
Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:02:00 +0000
All architecture is great architecture after sunset perhaps architecture is really a nocturnal art, like the art of fireworks. - Gilbert Keith Chesterton
In short, the building becomes a theatrical demonstration of its functional ideal. In this romanticism, High-Tech architecture is, of course, no different in spirit-if totally different in form-from all the romantic architecture of ...]
Obama gains Kerry's endorsement Candidate ramps up his Nevada campaign
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:54:00 GMT
Las Vegas Review Journal - Obama on Thursday put another ad into his rotation, "Moment," which intersperses footage of a well-received speech the Illinois senator gave in Des Moines with quotations from news headlines ... ¶ 12:13 AM 0 comments
Straight to the Famous Quotations ...
Sophocles
A short saying oft contains much wisdom.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca
If a man knows not what harbour he seeks, any wind is the right wind.
Napoleon
He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat.
Wittgenstein
If people did not sometimes do silly things, nothing intelligent would ever get done.
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Quotations of the day
Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:19:00 GMT
Charleston Gazette - "I am confident that with proper help, the state of Palestine will emerge. And I'm confident when it emerges, it will be a major step toward peace. I am confident that the status quo is unacceptable ...
Quotes about Architecture
Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:02:00 +0000
All architecture is great architecture after sunset perhaps architecture is really a nocturnal art, like the art of fireworks. - Gilbert Keith Chesterton
In short, the building becomes a theatrical demonstration of its functional ideal. In this romanticism, High-Tech architecture is, of course, no different in spirit-if totally different in form-from all the romantic architecture of ...]
Obama gains Kerry's endorsement Candidate ramps up his Nevada campaign
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:54:00 GMT
Las Vegas Review Journal - Obama on Thursday put another ad into his rotation, "Moment," which intersperses footage of a well-received speech the Illinois senator gave in Des Moines with quotations from news headlines ... ¶ 12:13 AM 0 comments
Latest greatest Famous Quotes
Jean Paul Richter
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it a charm.
Linda Dillow, "Calm My Anxious Heart"
Ultimately, contentment is more a shift in attitude than a change in circumstances.
Max De Pree
The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.
James Russell Lowell
It is not the insurrections of ignorance that are dangerous, but the revolts of the intelligence.
Nietzsche
We have art so that we shall not die of reality.
Fridjof Nansen
If nations could overcome the mutual fear and distrust whose somber shadow is now thrown over the world, and could meet with confidence and good will to settle their possible differences, they would easily be able to establish a lasting peace.
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4 Quotes about Owners
Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:16:00 +0000
We shall never understand the natural environment until we see it as a living organism. Land can be healthy or sick, fertile or barren, rich or poor, lovingly nurtured or bled white. Our present attitudes and laws governing the ownership and use of land represent an abuse of the concept of private property…. Today you ...]
Sri Lankan government rejects Tamil rebel call to revive 2002 cease ...
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:30:00 GMT
Charleston Gazette - COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) -- Sri Lanka's government Friday rejected a call by separatist Tamil rebels to revive a 2002 cease-fire, a week after Colombo officially withdrew from the truce. Government ... ¶ 12:12 AM 0 comments
Here are the Famous Quotes ...
Jean Paul Richter
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it a charm.
Linda Dillow, "Calm My Anxious Heart"
Ultimately, contentment is more a shift in attitude than a change in circumstances.
Max De Pree
The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.
James Russell Lowell
It is not the insurrections of ignorance that are dangerous, but the revolts of the intelligence.
Nietzsche
We have art so that we shall not die of reality.
Fridjof Nansen
If nations could overcome the mutual fear and distrust whose somber shadow is now thrown over the world, and could meet with confidence and good will to settle their possible differences, they would easily be able to establish a lasting peace.
More Quotes
4 Quotes about Owners
Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:16:00 +0000
We shall never understand the natural environment until we see it as a living organism. Land can be healthy or sick, fertile or barren, rich or poor, lovingly nurtured or bled white. Our present attitudes and laws governing the ownership and use of land represent an abuse of the concept of private property…. Today you ...]
Sri Lankan government rejects Tamil rebel call to revive 2002 cease ...
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:30:00 GMT
Charleston Gazette - COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) -- Sri Lanka's government Friday rejected a call by separatist Tamil rebels to revive a 2002 cease-fire, a week after Colombo officially withdrew from the truce. Government ... ¶ 12:12 AM 0 comments
Latest greatest Famous Quotations
Sextus Propertius, Elegies
Let each man pass his days in that wherein his skill is greatest.
Laertius Diogenes
He said that there was one only good, namely, knowledge and one only evil, namely, ignorance.
Will Rogers
We can't all be heroes because somebody has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by.
Chinese Proverb
The beginning of wisdom is calling things by their right names.
C. Neil Strait
A man can go on without wealth, and even without purpose, for a while. But he will not go on without hope.
Albert Camus
How many crimes are committed simply because their authors could not endure being wrong.
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Fine silver quotations Monday: $15.785 ounce (Canadian Business)
Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:53:18 GMT
The Canadian Press January 7, 2008 - 12:50 a.m. TORONTO - Handy and Harman fine silver quotations in Canadian dollars: Monday $15.785 oz., $507.49 kg.; Friday $15.795 oz., $507.81 kg.
Microsoft fixes WSUS malfunction in time for Patch Tuesday
Fri, 23 Nov 2007 03:14:00 GMT
CIO.de - Unfortunately the category name that was used included the word Nitrogen in double quotes (appearing as "Nitrogen"). A double quote is a restricted character within WSUS, which ...
Papst kritisiert Atheismus und Privat-Christentum
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:46:00 GMT
Neue Zürcher Zeitung - Zwischentitel und Quotes könnten das Lesen schmackhafter machen. Auch verlangen heutige Lesegewohnheiten ein Summery für Schnellleser, die trotz Eile informiert sein möchten.
4 Quotes about Owners
Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:16:00 +0000
We shall never understand the natural environment until we see it as a living organism. Land can be healthy or sick, fertile or barren, rich or poor, lovingly nurtured or bled white. Our present attitudes and laws governing the ownership and use of land represent an abuse of the concept of private property…. Today you ...] ¶ 12:11 AM 0 comments
Today's Famous Quotations:
Sextus Propertius, Elegies
Let each man pass his days in that wherein his skill is greatest.
Laertius Diogenes
He said that there was one only good, namely, knowledge and one only evil, namely, ignorance.
Will Rogers
We can't all be heroes because somebody has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by.
Chinese Proverb
The beginning of wisdom is calling things by their right names.
C. Neil Strait
A man can go on without wealth, and even without purpose, for a while. But he will not go on without hope.
Albert Camus
How many crimes are committed simply because their authors could not endure being wrong.
More Quotations
Fine silver quotations Monday: $15.785 ounce (Canadian Business)
Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:53:18 GMT
The Canadian Press January 7, 2008 - 12:50 a.m. TORONTO - Handy and Harman fine silver quotations in Canadian dollars: Monday $15.785 oz., $507.49 kg.; Friday $15.795 oz., $507.81 kg.
Microsoft fixes WSUS malfunction in time for Patch Tuesday
Fri, 23 Nov 2007 03:14:00 GMT
CIO.de - Unfortunately the category name that was used included the word Nitrogen in double quotes (appearing as "Nitrogen"). A double quote is a restricted character within WSUS, which ...
Papst kritisiert Atheismus und Privat-Christentum
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:46:00 GMT
Neue Zürcher Zeitung - Zwischentitel und Quotes könnten das Lesen schmackhafter machen. Auch verlangen heutige Lesegewohnheiten ein Summery für Schnellleser, die trotz Eile informiert sein möchten.
4 Quotes about Owners
Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:16:00 +0000
We shall never understand the natural environment until we see it as a living organism. Land can be healthy or sick, fertile or barren, rich or poor, lovingly nurtured or bled white. Our present attitudes and laws governing the ownership and use of land represent an abuse of the concept of private property…. Today you ...] ¶ 12:11 AM 0 comments
