5049 Form Quotes & Sayings

My mother tongue, Mende, is very expressive, very figurative, and when I write, I always struggle to find the English equivalent of things that I really want to say in Mende. For example, in Mende, you wouldn't say 'night came suddenly'; you would say 'the sky rolled over and changed its sides.' — Ishmael Beah

Science knows the qualities of electricity, but not its real essence. — Mahmoud Mohammed Taha

Indeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others. — Tacitus

I have three friendships that have lasted a long time, but everybody else has come and gone. — Alexa Vega

The test of sincerity of one's prayer is the willingness to labor on its behalf. — Saint John Chrysostom

You didn't put any extra dirt on my name. — Angie Martinez

my uncle told me that it's women who see us better than we see ourselves. That — Pierce Brown

There is a state of perfect peace with God which can be attained under imperfect obedience. — John Owen

I took William Zinsser's advice that you write to yourself and you hope that there are people out there who are like you. — Donald Miller

Calvin: ME TARZAN! KING OF JUNGLE!
Suzy: Nice underpants. Does your mom know you're over here like this?
Calvin: ... I don't think Jane EVER said that to Tarzan. — Bill Watterson