Abolitionist William Still Quotes & Sayings

The art of being agreeable frequently miscarries through the ambition which accompanies it. Wit, learning, wisdom,
what can more effectually conduce to the profit and delight of society? Yet I am sensible that a man may be too invariably wise, learned, or witty to be agreeable; and I take the reason of this to be, that pleasure cannot be bestowed by the simple and unmixed exertion of any one faculty or accomplishment. — Richard Cumberland

Aesthetics is not an end in itself. But in our culture, which is becoming more multi-sensory and less respectful of God, we have a responsibility to pay attention to the design of the space where we assemble regularly. In the emerging culture, darkness represents spirituality. We see this in Buddhist temples, as well as Catholic and Orthodox churches. Darkness communicates that something serious is happening. — Dan Kimball

Every country should conduct its own reforms, should develop its own model, taking into account the experience of other countries, whether close neighbours or far away countries. — Mikhail Gorbachev

I don't think haters are small-minded; it's more tragic than that. I think they're great minded, but choose to sell themselves short every day. — Steve Maraboli

...He untied her robe and parted it. She heard his intake of breath... before he murmured, "Beautiful."
"You probably say that to all the women you rescue from the sea," she said. — Terry Spear

Health is a return to our memory of wholeness. — David Simon

Even the most miserable life is better than a sheltered existence in an organized society where everything is calculated and perfected. — Federico Fellini

Maybe I'm turning into a pussy in my old age. The kicker? I don't give a shit. — Kristen Proby

The world will be saved by people fighting for their homes. — Pete Seeger

We're all the same, we all think its better somewhere else; its better being older if you're younger - or its better being younger when we're older. — Naomi Watts