Alligerber Quotes & Sayings

I am so sorry to hear of Asher's passing. I will miss his scientific insight and advice, but even more his humor and stubborn integrity. I remember when one of his colleagues complained about Asher's always rejecting his manuscript when they were sent to him to referee. Asher said in effect, 'You should thank me. I am only trying to protect your reputation.' He often pretended to consult me, a fellow atheist, on matters of religious protocol.

{Charles H. Bennett's letter written to the family of Israeli physicist, Asher Peres} — Charles H. Bennett

We may be focused on looking forward and upward yet looking inward can be the easiest path to take. — Raphael Zernoff

It wasn't until late in life that I discovered how easy it is to say I don't know. — W. Somerset Maugham

I don't think those who die are any better than those who stay alive. They just look better. They can't mess anything up anymore. — Hannah Moskowitz

To these qualities must be added one which is of great importance, this is discretion; humble as it seems, it has often brought about successes in which talent failed and genius did not succeed. Discretion in the great affairs of the world does wonders, and safety depends frequently and is chiefly derived from it.... — Queen Victoria

I'm a lion in a strange land. — Criss Jami

I love the excess of Christmas. The shopping season that begins in September, the bad pop star recordings of Christmas carols, the decorations that don't know when to come down. — Mo Rocca

In fact, because the unself-aware - which includes basically everybody - are impervious to uncharitable perceptions of their underlying motives, all these insights you have into people and what makes them tick are surprisingly useless. — Lionel Shriver