What men prize most is a privilege, even if it be that of chief mourner at a funeral. -Lowell, James Russell
What men prize most is a privilege, even if it be that of chief mourner at a funeral. -Lowell, James Russell
Year: 2012
Litigant. A person about to give up his skin for the hope of retaining his bones. -Bierce, Ambrose
Litigant. A person about to give up his skin for the hope of retaining his bones. -Bierce, Ambrose
Phelps, Elizabeth Stuart
It is not the straining for great things that is most effective; it is the doing the little things, the common duties, a little better …
Zinsser, William
There’s no sentence that’s too short in the eyes of God. Zinsser, William quotes
"Success is bounding from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm." – Winston Churchill
“Success is bounding from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill
"It is better to die than to preserve this life by incurring disgrace. The loss of life causes but a moment’s grief, but disgrace brings grief every day of one’s life." – Chanakya
“It is better to die than to preserve this life by incurring disgrace. The loss of life causes but a moment’s grief, but disgrace brings …
"i believe the most important single thing, beyond discipline and creativity is daring to dare" – Maya Angelou
“i believe the most important single thing, beyond discipline and creativity is daring to dare” – Maya Angelou
"What moves me about…what’s called technique…is that it comes from some mysterious deep place. I mean it can have something to do with the paper and the developer and all that stuff, but it comes mostly from some very deep choices somebody has made that take a long time and keep haunting them." – Diane Arbus
“What moves me about…what’s called technique…is that it comes from some mysterious deep place. I mean it can have something to do with the paper …
"Confusion is the welcome mat at the door of creativity." – Michael J. Gelb
“Confusion is the welcome mat at the door of creativity.” – Michael J. Gelb
"A great man is one who leaves others at a loss after he is gone." – Paul Valery
“A great man is one who leaves others at a loss after he is gone.” – Paul Valery
The world is a contradiction, the universe a paradox. -Joshi, Kedar
The world is a contradiction, the universe a paradox. -Joshi, Kedar
Oscar Arias Sanchez
“The more freedom we enjoy, the greater the responsibility we bear, toward others as well as ourselves.” Oscar Arias Sanchez quotes
Das Leben ist lang genug, um zu erkennen, dass es nur aus wenigen Augenblicken besteht.
Das Leben ist lang genug, um zu erkennen, dass es nur aus wenigen Augenblicken besteht.
Auch eine Enttäuschung, wenn sie nur gründlich
Auch eine Enttäuschung, wenn sie nur gründlich und endgültig ist, bedeutet einen Schritt vorwärts. (Max Planck)
Ramón Gómez de la Serna – 25/11/2012
Ese precioso y necesario don del sentido común, que es el menos común de los sentidos. Frases de Ramón Gómez de la Serna – 25/11/2012
It is we that are blind, not fortune. -Browne, Sir Thomas
It is we that are blind, not fortune. -Browne, Sir Thomas
"Sometimes if you want to get rid of the gun, you have to pick the gun up." – Huey Newton
“Sometimes if you want to get rid of the gun, you have to pick the gun up.” – Huey Newton
"I knew one thing: as soon as anyone said you didn’t need a gun, you’d better take one along that worked." – Raymond Chandler
“I knew one thing: as soon as anyone said you didn’t need a gun, you’d better take one along that worked.” – Raymond Chandler
In times like these, it helps to recall that there have always been times like these. -Harvey, Paul
In times like these, it helps to recall that there have always been times like these. -Harvey, Paul
"Every dogma, every philosophic or theological creed, was at its inception a statement in terms of the intellect of a certain inner experience." – Felix Adler
“Every dogma, every philosophic or theological creed, was at its inception a statement in terms of the intellect of a certain inner experience.” – Felix …
"We never understand how little we need in this world until we know the loss of it" – James Matthew Barrie
“We never understand how little we need in this world until we know the loss of it” – James Matthew Barrie
"Bank failures are caused by depositors who don’t deposit enough money to cover losses due to mismanagement" – Dan Quayle
“Bank failures are caused by depositors who don’t deposit enough money to cover losses due to mismanagement” – Dan Quayle
Robert Greene – savour of content
“Sweet are the thoughts that savour of content; The quiet mind is richer than a crowne.”~Robert Greene (1558-92)
Sadako Sasaki – peace
“I will write peace on your wings and you will fly all over the world.” ~Sadako Sasaki
Jonathan Sacks – Peace
“Peace can be agreed around the conference table, but unless it grows in ordinary hearts and minds, it does not last. It may not even …
David Mitchell – ocean
“What is any ocean but a multitude of drops?” ~David Mitchell
Quotes on Books
“A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading.” ~William Styron “A man’s …
Paul Brunton – test
“Every test successfully met is rewarded by some growth in intuitive knowledge, strengthening of character, or initiation into a higher consciousness.” ~Paul Brunton
The woman who can create her own job is the woman who will win fame and fortune. -Earhart, Amelia
The woman who can create her own job is the woman who will win fame and fortune. -Earhart, Amelia
Quotes on Beauty
“Beauty isn’t having a beautiful face. It’s about having a beautiful mind, a good heart and a kind soul.” ~Anon “Beauty surrounds us.” ~Rumi “Beautiful …
"Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties." – Erich Fromm
“Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.” – Erich Fromm
"Another word for creativity is courage" – George Prince
“Another word for creativity is courage” – George Prince
"Children need encouragement. If a kid gets an answer right, tell him it was a lucky guess. That way he develops a good, lucky feeling." – Jack Handy
“Children need encouragement. If a kid gets an answer right, tell him it was a lucky guess. That way he develops a good, lucky feeling.” …
"-You can’t just turn on creativity like a faucet. You have to be in the right mood. <br/>-What mood is that? <br/>-Last-minute panic." – Calvin & Hobbes
“-You can’t just turn on creativity like a faucet. You have to be in the right mood. -What mood is that? -Last-minute panic.” – Calvin …
"The creative mind plays with the object it loves" – Carl Gustav Jung
“The creative mind plays with the object it loves” – Carl Gustav Jung
Only in your imagination can you revise. -Wray, Fay
Only in your imagination can you revise. -Wray, Fay
Joseph Vanderstel
“Running cross country is the closest man will ever get to flying.” Joseph Vanderstel quotes
Nichts tarnt sich so geschickt als Schwierigkeit wie eine Chance.
Nichts tarnt sich so geschickt als Schwierigkeit wie eine Chance.
Man vergißt vielleicht, wo man die Friedenspfeife
Man vergißt vielleicht, wo man die Friedenspfeife vergraben hat. Aber man vergißt niemals, wo das Beil liegt. (Mark Twain)
"He was a dreamer, a thinker, a speculative philosopher…or, as his wife would have it, an idiot." – Douglas Adams
“He was a dreamer, a thinker, a speculative philosopher…or, as his wife would have it, an idiot.” – Douglas Adams