1748 Divided Quotes & Sayings

In all things, therefore, where we have clear evidence from our ideas, and those principles of knowledge I have above mentioned, reason is the proper judge; and revelation, though it may, in consenting with it, confirm its dictates, yet cannot in such cases invalidate its decrees: nor can we be obliged, where we have the clear and evident sentience of reason, to quit it for the contrary opinion, under a pretence that it is matter of faith: which can have no authority against the plain and clear dictates of reason. — John Locke

After Russell left her house that morning, Claire was a cooking fool. She finished making fig and pepper bread, and started in on soup. Simmering soup on a cold day was like filling a house with cotton batting. The comforting scent of it plumped and muffled and cuddled. She went on to make egg custard tarts for dessert, longing for pansies to place on top to decorate them. — Sarah Addison Allen

The Federal Reserve and Congress have systematically taught the American people to trust the government and that caution in spending is harmful to the economy. — Ron Paul

You can't live without illusions, even if you must fight for them. — Marlene Dietrich

Indignation and compassion form a powerful combination. They are indispensable to vision, and therefore to leadership. — John Stott

I have sleepless nights before press days. — Amanda Burton

Once when I was lost I asked a policeman to help me find my parents. I said to him, 'Do you think we'll ever find them?' He answered, 'I don't know, kid. There are so many places they can hide. — Rodney Dangerfield

Pressure is when you play for five dollars a hole with only two in your pocket. — Lee Trevino

I JUST GOT THE CRAP BEAT OUTTA ME!!! — John Cena

With the rise of cable, network is clearly floundering because the characters on cable are far more fascinating than they are on network. Network television is trying to figure it out. Network television really relies on story rather than character, and cable relies on character. — Dylan McDermott

I was obsessed with work in my youth. It's why I didn't get married until I was 38 and the reason I didn't have kids. — Pam Ferris