Aboyne Quotes & Sayings

As modern physics started with the Newtonian revolution, so modern philosophy starts with what one might call the Cartesian Catastrophe. The catastrophe consisted in the splitting up of the world into the realms of matter and mind, and the identification of 'mind' with conscious thinking. The result of this identification was the shallow rationalism of l' esprit Cartesien, and an impoverishment of psychology which it took three centuries to remedy even in part. — Arthur Koestler

For one thing, I don't think art needs to be about suffering; sometimes it really seems like it's only the art about pain that is interpreted as profound, and in my work for years I've really tried to deal with subjects that are substantial, not just fluffy, but presented in a more playful, approachable kind of way. — Ellen Forney

To get the whole story of Jesus, we must be regularly reading and teaching the whole book - New Testament and Old, narrative, poetry, Gospels, apocalyptic, Epistles, Wisdom Literature, prophecy - all of it! All the parts work together, in God's providence, to feed us fully on this one who comes and tells us that he is the living water and the bread of life. — Gloria Furman

If you can not get the results you need yourself, then it is time to get help from somewhere else. — Nina Montgomery

But her role had changed; she was now available for marriage and her primary task was to find a mate. As Florence and Hugh Bell's daughter, she was expected to make an excellent match. And if there wasn't one here, at least she would learn how to conduct herself for the chase. — Janet Wallach

Nations decay from within more often than they surrender to outward assault. — Ellen Glasgow

He pondered his turmoil, wondering which he feared most - losing his father or being alone in the world. Both were inevitable. Neither could be stopped or slowed down. All he could do now was brace for impact. — Brent Jones

She that paints her Face, thinks of her Tail. — Benjamin Franklin

Look, do you want to come in? Because for someone who's not talking to me, you certainly seem to have a lot to say. — Lauren Barnholdt

ABOYNE (vb.)
To beat an expert at a game of skill by playing so appallingly that none of his clever tactics or strategies are of any use to him. — Douglas Adams

I have a feeling it makes my frowny, resting bitch face even more pronounced. — Karina Halle

My arm hurts all the time now. It hurts right now. It never stops hurting. — Mark T Bertolini

Pah ... commoners, traders." Ergus made a disparaging gesture.
Traders with money, Ergus. Money they put at the disposition of young Tanahkos," Lmachdan said in a dry tone. "Money that turns into soldiers. Soldiers who are used to extort tribute from us. Tribute that is turned into more soldiers. The warlord has a good thing going, I'll say that for him. — Andrew Ashling

Is there such a thing as natural modesty?
Wisest is she who knows she does not know ...
True insight comes from within.
He who knows what is right will do right. — Jostein Gaarder

I'm very contra my constituency in terms of abortion because I'm positively against it. I don't have the right to any other view. My only emotion is gratitude, literally, for my life. — Jack Nicholson

Movies are a collaboration, I feel, so I didn't think of myself as an authoritative figure as much. — Gia Coppola