4front Quotes & Sayings

There are, indeed, two forms of discontent: one laborious, the other indolent and complaining. We respect the man of laborious desire, but let us not suppose that his restlessness is peace, or his ambition meekness. It is because of the special connection of meekness with contentment that it is promised that the meek shall 'inherit the earth.' Neither covetous men, nor the grave, can inherit anything; they can but consume. Only contentment can possess. — John Ruskin

Our imperfections are the bonds that hold us together. We might as well recognize them. — Irwin Shaw

I am mean as cats' meat about handbags: mine don't ever look chic. I always prefer bags that aren't made of leather. — Joanna Lumley

It was a large heart with lots of hearts growing smaller inside, and piercing from the outside rim to the smallest heart was an arrow. — Maya Angelou

A year ago Guyana became politically free and independent. She assumed the untrammeled right to make her own decisions on what ought to be done or ought not to be done within her border. Since then, hers has also been the right to decide what course she would take and to state her views and opinions positively in the fora of the world. As we celebrate the first anniversary of freedom, it is our duty to take account of what we have achieved or what we have failed to do, to note where we have done well and what we ought to have done better. — Forbes Burnham

Governor Palin leans far closer to 'spokesperson' than representative of the people. — Adam McKay

And that is the reason why this victory is great, because different players have made contributions to the win. — Sachin Tendulkar

There is serenity and calm under the water's surface. You move easily and glimpse a world you have never seen before. You think of running out of oxygen and the idea of sharks dart out at you. You sense that there is something treacherous hiding behind every reef; no matter how much you explore you won't ever know what it is. — Jerzy Kosinski

The image of the woman as we know it is an image created by men and fashioned to suit their needs. — Kate Millett