000x9 Quotes & Sayings

It is, in both cases, that a spiritual life has been imparted to nature; that the solid seeming block of matter has been pervadedand dissolved by a thought; that this feeble human being has penetrated the vast masses of nature with an informing soul, and recognised itself in their harmony, that is, seized their law. In physics, when this is attained, the memory disburthens itself of its cumbrous catalogues of particulars, and carries centuries of observation in a single formula. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

You're what my art's all about, Marcus. We see something and think we know it, understand it, but really we're lucky if we ever understand any more than a small piece about anything. The infinite of the universe is in each one of us. You're grace, faith. Hopelessness, despair. Violence and anger. Beauty. You overwhelm me. — Joey W. Hill

I get so tired of moral bookkeeping. — Katherine Anne Porter

When people say that the values of Islam are compassion, tolerance, and freedom, I look at reality, at real cultures and governments, and I see that it simply isn't so. People in the West swallow this sort of thing because they have learned not to examine the religions or cultures of minorities too critically, for fear of being called racist. It fascinates them that I am not afraid to do so. — Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Look carefully at what is of value in others and respect that. — Mata Amritanandamayi

And this should go without saying. That's why I'm going to say it: Drinking and driving don't mix. Do your drinking early in the morning and get it out of the way. Then go driving while the visibility is still good. — George Carlin

My job as an actor is for you, so why should my private life be for you, too? That's not fair. — Martin Freeman

In reality, humility means nothing other than complete honesty about yourself. — Louis William Countryman

When you're on a show for five years, everyone becomes friends. It's great. — Peter Jacobson