Anonymous Publication Quotes & Sayings

Exploitation and oppression is not a matter of race. It is the system, the apparatus of world-wide brigandage called imperialism, which made the Powers behave the way they did. I have no illusions on this score, nor do I believe that any Asian nation or African nation, in the same state of dominance, and with the same system of colonial profit-amassing and plunder, would have behaved otherwise. — Han Suyin

I would rather have as my patron a host of anonymous citizens digging into their own pockets for the price of a book or a magazine than a small body of enlightened and responsible men administering public funds. I would rather chance my personal vision of truth striking home here and there in the chaos of publication that exists than attempt to filter it through a few sets of official, honorably public-spirited scruples. — John Updike

As many reports reveal, the CIA continues to cultivate "assets" in the mainstream media, and meets with top editors to to discourage or delay the publication of controversial news. — Anonymous

THE TERRORISTS hoped their deadly attack would spell the end of Charlie Hebdo magazine, but the publication's staff is showing no sign of surrender. — Anonymous

Some are so carried away that they contentiously assert that the flock of errors arising from them is sufficiently compensated by the publication of some book which defends religion and truth. Every law condemns deliberately doing evil simply because there is some hope that good may result. Is there any sane man who would say poison ought to be distributed, sold publicly, stored, and even drunk because some antidote is available and those who use it may be snatched from death again and again? — Anonymous

Enthusiastic people take action rather than setting up roadblocks or distractions. What helps grow enthusiasm and build momentum is having a clear vision of what motivates you, which will help you remain focused. — Farshad Asl

1918 article in the trade publication Earnshaw's Infants' Department intoned that: 'The generally accepted rule is pink for the boys, and blue for the girls. The reason is that pink, being a more decided and stronger colour, is more suitable for the boy, while blue, which is more delicate and dainty, is prettier for the girl. — Anonymous

Whose house is of glass, must not throw stones at another. — George Herbert

Well may we say 'God save the Queen', because nothing will save the Governor-General'. — Gough Whitlam

TIL when Einstein was told of the publication of a book entitled, '100 Authors Against Einstein', he replied: Why one hundred? If I were wrong, one would have been enough. — Anonymous

For me it all started with two turntables and a mixer. — Paul Oakenfold

I like to think of my son as having an extra puzzle piece rather than missing one. — Stuart Duncan

I never pay attention to errors in the Minor Leagues. Derek Jeter made 43 errors in the South Atlantic League, and I didn't care. With his hands and his range, I don't worry about that with Zimmerman. He is a good defensive player. — Jim Bowden

Sacrifice by its strictest definition takes something precious in exchange for the appeasement of a higher power. And abiding devotion to a cause that cannot be satisfied with a simple promise. Because an oath no matter how solemn asks nothing in return. While true sacrifice demands unspeakable loss. — Emily Thorne

When you just cannot stop working. When completing this one project is all you can imagine. — Chuck Palahniuk

If my name was on a serious work like this it would never get fair treatment. They would all say I had tried to be funny and failed. — Jerome K. Jerome

There is no lack of opportunity. — Wallace D. Wattles

I live a very simple life. I live away from all the Hollywood hype, and I try to keep it that way. — Scott Eastwood

Dignity was the first quality to be abandoned when the heart took over the running of human affairs. — William Boyd

No one asks public men to be strictly moral, but they must seem to be well-behaved. — Storm Jameson

I was sowing wild oats and doing the kind of things that you should do when you don't have kids. Now, I'm just doing less of that, but I earned it, you know. I feel like just spending quiet evenings with my wife and son and sitting in bed in the morning and watching him marvel over the curtains opening or whatever little thing. That all feels really good. And so, I've changed because I'm impressed. — Chris Pratt