June 2013 – Page 3 – Dictionary of Quotes

Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit. -Hill, Napoleon

Ehe: eine Hölle bei gemeinsamen Schlafzimmer; bei getrennten Schlafzimmern ist sie nur noch ein Fegefeuer; ohne Zusammenwohnen wäre sie vielleicht das Paradies. ~~~ Henry de Montherlant

Ehe: eine Hölle bei gemeinsamen Schlafzimmer; bei getrennten Schlafzimmern ist sie nur noch ein Fegefeuer; ohne Zusammenwohnen wäre sie vielleicht das Paradies. Henry de Montherlant

I know of nothing more laughable than a doctor who does not die of old age. -Voltaire

Fletcher Knebel

“Smoking is one of the leading causes of statistics.” Fletcher Knebel quotes

Never write on a subject until you have read yourself full of it. -Richter, Jean Paul

I really think that effective acting has to do literally with the movement of molecules. -Close, Glenn

Vladimir Ulyanov Lenin

Weiger nooit kleinigheden te doen, want uit kleine dingen zijn de grote dingen opgebouwd. Vladimir Ulyanov Lenin citaat

Wer sich nicht nach der Decke streckt, Dem bleiben die Füße unbedeckt.

Die Liebe auf den ersten Blick ist die am

Die Liebe auf den ersten Blick ist die am weitesten verbreitete Augenkrankheit. (Gino Cervi)

Vladimir Putin – wool

“It’s like shearing pigs, lots of screaming but little wool.” ~Vladimir Putin

Alejandro Dumas – 27/6/2013

La vida es tan incierta, que la felicidad debe aprovecharse en el momento en que se presenta. Frases de Alejandro Dumas – 27/6/2013

Elizabeth Gould ~ skill

“Be careful when a woman becomes silent, especially if listening isn’t your best skill.” ~Elizabeth Gould

German Proverb: It is good to swim …

It is good to swim near a boat. German Proverb Proverb Link: It is good to swim …See More: German Proverbs (2196 Proverbs) German Proverb: …

Jose Ortega Y Gasset – living

“We cannot put off living until we are ready.” ~Jose Ortega Y Gasset

Military glory –the attractive rainbow that rises in showers of blood. -Lincoln, Abraham

We are the only state that does not have a State Film Corporation there to support the commercial industry.

Author: Ann MacbethTheme: Business, Movies, WorkWords: state, support, industry, commercial

I call him free who is led solely by reason.

Author: Baruch SpinozaWords: reason, call, solely

I can’t give up my own identity.

Author: Shirley MacLaineTheme: EqualityWords: identity

Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great.

Author: Niccolo MachiavelliWords: difficulty, willingness

I feel like I have at least begun to make a contribution, but my most significant concern has to do with whether my actual art will be preserved for future generations or be erased.

Author: Judy ChicagoTheme: Art, BusinessWords: future, least, whether, actual, concern

Actually, I can’t imagine anything more tedious than a perfect person, especially if it was someone who also demanded perfection from me.

Author: Hugh MackayWords: person, perfect, especially, imagine, perfection, demanded

I think being beautiful is only one aspect of your life.

Author: Alicia MachadoTheme: Life, BeautyWords: beautiful, aspect

The joys of friendship inert the heart and fizzy home bouncing jubilantly with laughter-buttered love.

Author: Bradley ChichoTheme: Home, Friendship, LoveWords: heart, inert

My own personal favorite Cher song is the unforgettable Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves.

Author: Brent SpinerTheme: MusicWords: personal, song, favorite, unforgettable

Interest makes some people blind, and others quick-sighted. -Beaumont, Francis

In 1975 Australia was producing things like Picnic at Hanging Rock, in other words films that I would consider still some of the finest products to come out of Australia. I think that our quality now is less than it was then.

Author: Ann MacbethTheme: Music, CountryWords: quality, consider, producing

Italian Proverb: It is good living under …

It is good living under the shadow of the belfry. Italian Proverb Proverb Link: It is good living under …See More: Italian Proverbs (1854 Proverbs) …

Mother Nature is not sweet.

Author: John Shelby SpongTheme: Nature, MomWords: sweet

Arab Proverb: If begging should unfortunately be your …

If begging should unfortunately be your lot, knock at the large gates only. Arab Proverb Proverb Link: If begging should unfortunately be your …See More: …

I admire our ancestors, whoever they were. I think the first self-conscious person must have shaken in his boots. Because as he becomes self-conscious, he’s no longer part of nature. He sees himself against nature. He looks at the vastness of the universe and it looks hostile.

Author: John Shelby SpongTheme: Nature, IntelligenceWords: person, longer, becomes, universe, looks

The sun is but a morning star. -Thoreau, Henry David

Dutch Proverb: Grass grows not …

Grass grows not upon the highway. Dutch Proverb Proverb Link: Grass grows not …See More: Dutch Proverbs (1259 Proverbs) Dutch Proverb: Grass grows not … …

I used to be such a militant city-ist, but more and more I’ve seen forests and nature and oceans, and I don’t know any more if this is the awesomest way to live.

Author: Regina SpektorTheme: NatureWords: seen, ocean, forest, militant

Good actions ennoble us, and we are the sons of our own deeds. -Cervantes, Miguel De

Arthur S. Hardy

“For believe me, in this world which is ever slipping from under our feet, it is the prerogative of friendship to grow old with one’s …

"Are you upset little friend? Have you been lying awake worrying? Well, don’t worry…I’m here. The flood waters will recede, the famine will end, the sun will shine tomorrow, and I will always be here to take care of you. -Charlie Brown to Snoopy" – Snoopy

“Are you upset little friend? Have you been lying awake worrying? Well, don’t worry…I’m here. The flood waters will recede, the famine will end, the …

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