"Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons." – Bertrand Russell
“Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.” – Bertrand Russell
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"Perseverance is a principle that should be commendable in those who have judgment to govern it" – Mark Twain
“Perseverance is a principle that should be commendable in those who have judgment to govern it” – Mark Twain
"I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." – Albert Einstein
“I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” …
"If I had no sense of humor, I would long ago have committed suicide." – Mahatma Gandhi
“If I had no sense of humor, I would long ago have committed suicide.” – Mahatma Gandhi
"If at first, the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it" – Albert Einstein
“If at first, the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it” – Albert Einstein
"Education is the process in which we discover that learning adds quality to our lives. Learning must be experienced." – William Glasser
“Education is the process in which we discover that learning adds quality to our lives. Learning must be experienced.” – William Glasser
"It’s afterwards you realize that the feeling of happiness you had with a man didn’t necessarily prove that you loved him" – Marguerite Duras
“It’s afterwards you realize that the feeling of happiness you had with a man didn’t necessarily prove that you loved him” – Marguerite Duras
"Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens." – Kahlil Gibran
“Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by …
"The work of art may have a moral effect, but to demand moral purpose from the artist is to make him ruin his work" – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“The work of art may have a moral effect, but to demand moral purpose from the artist is to make him ruin his work” – …
"Life is the art of drawing without an eraser." – John W. Gardner
“Life is the art of drawing without an eraser.” – John W. Gardner
"life is a dark cave, Jesus is the flash light, the bible is the batteries and your will to turn the flash light on is your faith" – Eric Steiert
“life is a dark cave, Jesus is the flash light, the bible is the batteries and your will to turn the flash light on is …
"All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me… You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you." – Walt Disney
“All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me… You may not realize it when it happens, but …
"I long to accomplish a great and noble task; but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble" – Helen Keller
“I long to accomplish a great and noble task; but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and …
"A lawyer’s time and advice are his stock in trade" – Abraham Lincoln
“A lawyer’s time and advice are his stock in trade” – Abraham Lincoln
"Blessed is he who has learned to admire but not envy, to follow but not imitate, to praise but not flatter, and to lead but not manipulate" – William Arthur Ward
“Blessed is he who has learned to admire but not envy, to follow but not imitate, to praise but not flatter, and to lead but …
"The trouble with doing something right the first time is that nobody appreciates how difficult it was" – Walt West
“The trouble with doing something right the first time is that nobody appreciates how difficult it was” – Walt West
"Those whom God wishes to destroy, he first makes angry." – Euripides
“Those whom God wishes to destroy, he first makes angry.” – Euripides
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has." – Margaret Mead
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead
"Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen" – Mark Twain
“Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen” – Mark Twain
"Do you know what it means to come home at night to a woman who’ll give you a little love, a little affection, a little tenderness? It means you’re in the wrong house, that’s what it means." – Henry Youngman
“Do you know what it means to come home at night to a woman who’ll give you a little love, a little affection, a little …
"Religion is the idol of the mob; it adores everything it does not understand." – Frederick The Great
“Religion is the idol of the mob; it adores everything it does not understand.” – Frederick The Great
"By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by experience, which is the most bitter." – Confucius
“By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by experience, which is …
"An inglorious peace is better than a dishonorable war" – Mark Twain
“An inglorious peace is better than a dishonorable war” – Mark Twain
"We can teach from our experience, but we cannot teach experience." – Sasha Azevedo
“We can teach from our experience, but we cannot teach experience.” – Sasha Azevedo
"Being religious means asking passionately the question of the meaning of our existence and being willing to receive answers, even if the answers hurt." – Paul Tillich
“Being religious means asking passionately the question of the meaning of our existence and being willing to receive answers, even if the answers hurt.” – …
"Two things reduce prejudice: education and laughter." – Dr. Laurence J. Peter
“Two things reduce prejudice: education and laughter.” – Dr. Laurence J. Peter
"Marriage is not a noun; it’s a verb. It isn’t something you get. It’s something you do. It’s the way you love your partner every day." – Barbara De Angelis
“Marriage is not a noun; it’s a verb. It isn’t something you get. It’s something you do. It’s the way you love your partner every …
"May the wind always be on your back and the sun upon your face and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars." – Johnny Depp
“May the wind always be on your back and the sun upon your face and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance …
"You’ll never have a quiet world till you knock the patriotism out of the human race." – George Bernard Shaw
“You’ll never have a quiet world till you knock the patriotism out of the human race.” – George Bernard Shaw
"The flower that follows the sun does so even in cloudy days" – Robert Leighton
“The flower that follows the sun does so even in cloudy days” – Robert Leighton
"Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritation and resentments slip away, and a sunny spirit takes their place." – Mark Twain
“Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritation and resentments slip away, and a sunny spirit takes …
"In all things it is better to hope than to despair" – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“In all things it is better to hope than to despair” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"Exaggeration, the inseparable companion of greatness" – Voltaire
“Exaggeration, the inseparable companion of greatness” – Voltaire
"There is nothing that wastes the body like worry, and one who has any faith in God should be ashamed to worry about anything whatsoever" – Mahatma Gandhi
“There is nothing that wastes the body like worry, and one who has any faith in God should be ashamed to worry about anything whatsoever” …
"William Wyler has always been famous for taking a lot of takes. There is this story that he did this scene with a bunch of very competent people, a very important scene in the movie, and he’d already done it thirty times. One of them came to Willie and said, ‘I want to know what we’re doing wrong. What do you want us to do?’ And Willie said, ‘No, you’re doing it fine. I’m just waiting for something to happen’." – James Stewart
“William Wyler has always been famous for taking a lot of takes. There is this story that he did this scene with a bunch of …
"In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony." – Eva Burrows
“In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony.” – Eva Burrows
"Eskimo: "If I did not know about God and sin, would I go to hell?" Priest: "No, not if you did not know." Eskimo: "Then why did you tell me?"" – Annie Dillard
“Eskimo: “If I did not know about God and sin, would I go to hell?” Priest: “No, not if you did not know.” Eskimo: “Then …
"Education is the path from cocky ignorance to miserable uncertainty." – Mark Twain
“Education is the path from cocky ignorance to miserable uncertainty.” – Mark Twain
"You can gain more friends by being yourself than you can by putting up a front. You can gain more friends by building people up than you can by tearing them down. And you can gain more friends by taking a few minutes from each day to do something kind for someone, whether it be a friend or a complete stranger. What a difference one person can make!" – Sasha Azevedo
“You can gain more friends by being yourself than you can by putting up a front. You can gain more friends by building people up …
"Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends." – J.R.R. Tolkien
“Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal …