I loved learning, it was school I hated. I used to cut school to go learn something. -Jensen, Eric
I loved learning, it was school I hated. I used to cut school to go learn something. -Jensen, Eric
Month: May 2010
"We hadn’t expected an event like that. The caldera is a lot more dynamic than we thought, and this tells us more about how the plumbing of the caldera works as well." – Charles Wicks
“We hadn’t expected an event like that. The caldera is a lot more dynamic than we thought, and this tells us more about how the …
"Men say they love independence in a woman, but they don’t waste a second demolishing it brick by brick." – Candice Bergen
“Men say they love independence in a woman, but they don’t waste a second demolishing it brick by brick.” – Candice Bergen
"Never, never, never, never give up." – Winston Churchill
“Never, never, never, never give up.” – Winston Churchill
"The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is that one often comes from a strong will, and the other from a strong won’t." – Henry Ward Beecher
“The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is that one often comes from a strong will, and the other from a strong won’t.” – Henry Ward …
Wenn Frauen nicht mehr wissen, was sie tun sollen, ziehen sie sich aus. Und das ist wahrscheinlich das Beste, was Frauen tun können. ~~~ Samuel Beckett
Wenn Frauen nicht mehr wissen, was sie tun sollen, ziehen sie sich aus. Und das ist wahrscheinlich das Beste, was Frauen tun können. Samuel Beckett
"Talent is commonly developed at the expense of character." – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Talent is commonly developed at the expense of character.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Find ecstasy in life; the mere sense of living is joy enough." – Emily Dickinson
“Find ecstasy in life; the mere sense of living is joy enough.” – Emily Dickinson
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." – Audrey Hepburn
“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that …
"Of all the things I’ve done, the most vital is coordinating those who work with me and aiming their efforts at a certain goal" – Walt Disney
“Of all the things I’ve done, the most vital is coordinating those who work with me and aiming their efforts at a certain goal” – …
"That momentum has continued at this show. We’ve seen orders from dynamic markets like India. Another rapidly growing market is Indonesia." – Anthony Phillips
“That momentum has continued at this show. We’ve seen orders from dynamic markets like India. Another rapidly growing market is Indonesia.” – Anthony Phillips
"A person starts to live when he can live outside himself." – Albert Einstein
“A person starts to live when he can live outside himself.” – Albert Einstein
"The true joy of life [is] being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one … being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown to the scrap heap … being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish clod of ailments and grievances." – George Bernard Shaw
“The true joy of life being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one … being thoroughly worn out before you are …
"She laughs at my dreams, but I dream about her laughter." – The Click Five
“She laughs at my dreams, but I dream about her laughter.” – The Click Five
"It is important that an aim never be defined in terms of activity or methods. It must always relate directly to how life is better for everyone… The aim of the system must be clear to everyone in the system. The aim must include plans for the future. The aim is a value judgment." – W. Edwards Deming
“It is important that an aim never be defined in terms of activity or methods. It must always relate directly to how life is better …
"The difference between life and the movies is that a script has to make sense, and life doesn’t." – Joseph L. Mankiewicz
“The difference between life and the movies is that a script has to make sense, and life doesn’t.” – Joseph L. Mankiewicz
"Deliver me from Swedish furniture.<br/>Deliver me from clever art…<br/>…May I never be complete.<br/>May I never be content.<br/>May I never be perfect." – Chuck Palahniuk
“Deliver me from Swedish furniture.Deliver me from clever art……May I never be complete.May I never be content.May I never be perfect.” – Chuck Palahniuk
"When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I’ve never tried before." – Mae West
“When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I’ve never tried before.” – Mae West
"Burn down your cities and leave our farms, and your cities will spring up again as if by magic; but destroy our farms and the grass will grow in the streets of every city in the country." – William Jennings Bryan
“Burn down your cities and leave our farms, and your cities will spring up again as if by magic; but destroy our farms and the …
"I regard no man as poor who has a godly mother." – Abraham Lincoln
“I regard no man as poor who has a godly mother.” – Abraham Lincoln
"Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be" – George Sheehan
“Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be” – George Sheehan
"She’s just a dynamic performer. She was unsure if she could still do gymnastics like she used to. This year, I think she’s started believing that she can." – Carlos Fuentes
“She’s just a dynamic performer. She was unsure if she could still do gymnastics like she used to. This year, I think she’s started believing …
Unkraut nennt man die Pflanzen, deren Vorzüge noch nicht erkannt worden sind. ~~~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Unkraut nennt man die Pflanzen, deren Vorzüge noch nicht erkannt worden sind. Ralph Waldo Emerson
"A single twig breaks, but the bundle of twigs is strong." – Tecumseh Shawnee Chief
“A single twig breaks, but the bundle of twigs is strong.” – Tecumseh Shawnee Chief
"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile." – Mother Teresa
“Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in …
"He’s a very dynamic and wonderful speaker. He’s very knowledgeable." – Bob O’Brien
“He’s a very dynamic and wonderful speaker. He’s very knowledgeable.” – Bob O’Brien
"In general, any form of exercise, if pursued continuously, will help train us in perseverance. Long-distance running is particularly good training in perseverance." – Mao Tse-Tung
“In general, any form of exercise, if pursued continuously, will help train us in perseverance. Long-distance running is particularly good training in perseverance.” – Mao …
"Only those who have learned the power of sincere and selfless contribution experience life’s deepest joy: true fulfillment." – Anthony Robbins
“Only those who have learned the power of sincere and selfless contribution experience life’s deepest joy: true fulfillment.” – Anthony Robbins
"He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have" – Socrates
“He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have” – Socrates
"I never learned hate at home, or shame. I had to go to school for that." – Dick Gregory
“I never learned hate at home, or shame. I had to go to school for that.” – Dick Gregory
"To make our way, we must have firm resolve, persistence, tenacity. We must gear ourselves to work hard all the way. We can never let up." – Ralph Bunche
“To make our way, we must have firm resolve, persistence, tenacity. We must gear ourselves to work hard all the way. We can never let …
"For those who may not find happiness to exercise religious faith, it’s okay to remain a radical atheist, it’s absolutely an individual right, but the important thing is with a compassionate heart — then no problem." – Dalai Lama
“For those who may not find happiness to exercise religious faith, it’s okay to remain a radical atheist, it’s absolutely an individual right, but the …
"Since it is seldom clear whether intellectual activity denotes a superior mode of being or a vital deficiency, opinion swings between considering intellect a privilege and seeing it as a handicap" – Jacques Barzun
“Since it is seldom clear whether intellectual activity denotes a superior mode of being or a vital deficiency, opinion swings between considering intellect a privilege …
"The only disability in life is a bad attitude." – Scott Hamilton
“The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” – Scott Hamilton
Klage nicht so sehr über einen kleinen Schmerz das Schicksal könnte ihn durch einen größeren heilen. (Johann Peter Hebel)
Geburtstag und ZITAT DES TAGES von heute: Johann Peter Hebel (10.5.1760 – 22.9.1826) Pfarrer, Landtagsabgeordneter, Begründer der alemannischen Mundartdichtung (Deutschland, 1760 – 1826). Bauernregel des …
"Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother." – Oprah Winfrey
“Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother.” – Oprah Winfrey
If we win, nobody will care. If we lose, there will be nobody to care. -Churchill, Winston
If we win, nobody will care. If we lose, there will be nobody to care. -Churchill, Winston
"We’ve wanted for years to improve the site; it’s overgrown, it’s an eyesore and it is detrimental to BC and neighbors in the area." – Jack Dunn
“We’ve wanted for years to improve the site; it’s overgrown, it’s an eyesore and it is detrimental to BC and neighbors in the area.” – …
"There is no austerity equal to a balanced mind, and there is no happiness equal to contentment; there is no disease like covetousness, and no virtue like mercy." – Chanakya
“There is no austerity equal to a balanced mind, and there is no happiness equal to contentment; there is no disease like covetousness, and no …
"Fresh activity is the only means of overcoming adversity." – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“Fresh activity is the only means of overcoming adversity.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe