"I send my thoughts afar, and let them paint your Christmas Day at home" – Edward Rowland Sill
“I send my thoughts afar, and let them paint your Christmas Day at home” – Edward Rowland Sill
Category: Quotes of the day
Everyone loathes his own country and countrymen if he is any sort of artist. -Durrell, Lawrence
Everyone loathes his own country and countrymen if he is any sort of artist. -Durrell, Lawrence
Many can bear adversity, but few contempt. -Proverb
Many can bear adversity, but few contempt. -Proverb
There are three classes of men; the retrograde, the stationary and the progressive. -Lavater, Johann Kaspar
There are three classes of men; the retrograde, the stationary and the progressive. -Lavater, Johann Kaspar
The absolute truth is the thing that makes people laugh -Reiner, Carl
The absolute truth is the thing that makes people laugh -Reiner, Carl
It isn’t enough for your heart to break because everybody’s heart is broken now. -Ginsberg, Allen
It isn’t enough for your heart to break because everybody’s heart is broken now. -Ginsberg, Allen
"This is Christmas: not the tinsel, not the giving and receiving, not even the carols, but the humble heart that receives anew the wondrous gift, the Christ." – Frank McKibben
“This is Christmas: not the tinsel, not the giving and receiving, not even the carols, but the humble heart that receives anew the wondrous gift, …
"And so, this Christmas season may our hearts with gladness glow, As we read the blessed story That took place so long ago." – Alpha L. Buntain
“And so, this Christmas season may our hearts with gladness glow, As we read the blessed story That took place so long ago.” – Alpha …
Irony is an insult conveyed in the form of a compliment. -Whipple, Edwin P.
Irony is an insult conveyed in the form of a compliment. -Whipple, Edwin P.
"Christmas is more than a time of music, merriment and mirth;<br/>it is a season of meditation, mangers and miracles.<br/>Christmas is more than a time of carols, cards and candy;<br/>it is a season of dedication and decision." – William Arthur Ward
“Christmas is more than a time of music, merriment and mirth;it is a season of meditation, mangers and miracles.Christmas is more than a time of …
I went to the root of things, and found nothing but Him alone. -Bai, Mira
I went to the root of things, and found nothing but Him alone. -Bai, Mira
Yiddish Proverb: If we all pulled in one direction, …
If we all pulled in one direction, the world would keel over. Yiddish Proverb Proverb Link: If we all pulled in one direction, …See More: …
Cavour, Camillo Benso Conte Di
The man who trusts men will make fewer mistakes that he who distrusts them. Cavour, Camillo Benso Conte Di quotes
Rowland, Gena
You just can’t complain about being alive. It’s self-indulgent to be unhappy. Rowland, Gena quotes
Steinfeld, Jake
When you feel good about yourself, others will feel good about you, too. Steinfeld, Jake quotes
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“Some things arrive on their own mysterious hour, on their own terms and not yours, to be seized or relinquished forever.” Gail quotes
"Christmas day is a day of joy and charity. May God make you very rich in both" – Phillips Brooks
“Christmas day is a day of joy and charity. May God make you very rich in both” – Phillips Brooks
I’ve got to have a place where I can find peace of mind. -Diana, Princess of Wales
I’ve got to have a place where I can find peace of mind. -Diana, Princess of Wales
If you want to annoy your neighbors, tell the truth about them. -Aretino, Pietro
If you want to annoy your neighbors, tell the truth about them. -Aretino, Pietro
"May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace, The gladness of Christmas give you hope, The warmth of Christmas grant you love." – Anonymus
“May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace, The gladness of Christmas give you hope, The warmth of Christmas grant you love.” – Anonymus
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Better see rightly on a pound a week than squint on a million. – Shaw, George Bernard
Practice without improvement is meaningless. -Knox, Chuck
Practice without improvement is meaningless. -Knox, Chuck
What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. -Wilde, Oscar
What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. -Wilde, Oscar
"I hope everyone has a wonderful time this Christmas, and comes back refreshed and excited about the coming season." – Adam Simpson
“I hope everyone has a wonderful time this Christmas, and comes back refreshed and excited about the coming season.” – Adam Simpson
Ignorance is not innocence, but sin. -Browning, Robert
Ignorance is not innocence, but sin. -Browning, Robert
We Barbie dolls are not supposed to behave the way I do. -Stone, Sharon
We Barbie dolls are not supposed to behave the way I do. -Stone, Sharon
"Blend equal parts of Faith and Hope mixed well with Charity; Stir in Good Will and Sweet Content and Precious Memory. Add Kindness, Helpfulness and Joy; of Gratitude don’t spare; Then drop by drop Love’s Essence sweet, and Praises freely share. And don’t forget such spices rare as Laughter, Smiles and Fun, Taste often for the best results, (‘Tis sweet to mince upon). Now add a Thankful Heart and then, the recipe’s complete, Your "Merry Christmas" all will like … so try the season’s treat" – Esther Lloyd Dauber
“Blend equal parts of Faith and Hope mixed well with Charity; Stir in Good Will and Sweet Content and Precious Memory. Add Kindness, Helpfulness and …
The thing that makes a creative person is to be creative and that is all there is to it. -Albee, Edward
The thing that makes a creative person is to be creative and that is all there is to it. -Albee, Edward
Arab Proverb: If I had two loaves of bread, I would sell one …
If I had two loaves of bread, I would sell one and buy hyacinths, for they would feed my soul. Arab Proverb Proverb Link: If …
I’ve been rich and I’ve been poor. Rich is better. -Tucker, Sophie
I’ve been rich and I’ve been poor. Rich is better. -Tucker, Sophie
Necessity is the mother of taking chances. -Twain, Mark
Necessity is the mother of taking chances. -Twain, Mark
Manuscript: something submitted in haste and returned at leisure. -Herford, Oliver
Manuscript: something submitted in haste and returned at leisure. -Herford, Oliver
Zeal is like fire: it needs both feeding and watching. -Proverb
Zeal is like fire: it needs both feeding and watching. -Proverb
"Maybe Christmas, he [the Grinch] thought, doesn’t come from a store." – Dr. Seuss
“Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store.” – Dr. Seuss
In soft regions are born soft men. -Herodotus
In soft regions are born soft men. -Herodotus
The best way to help poor people is to not be one of them. -Harrington, Bob
The best way to help poor people is to not be one of them. -Harrington, Bob
Thank you for sending me a copy of your book — I’ll waste no time reading it. -Hadas, Moses
Thank you for sending me a copy of your book — I’ll waste no time reading it. -Hadas, Moses
"Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas." – Dale Evans Rogers
“Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas.” – Dale Evans Rogers
Oaths are the fossils of piety. -Santayana, George
Oaths are the fossils of piety. -Santayana, George
Persian Proverb: If a man would live in peace, he …
If a man would live in peace, he should be blind, deaf, and dumb. Persian Proverb Proverb Link: If a man would live in peace, …