Archibald Ives Quotes & Sayings

Without living the most chaotic internal storms, you can't get the calmness of the wisdom! Wisdom is the child of the storm. — Mehmet Murat Ildan

One of my biggest musical influences is definitely Ella Fitzgerald as a vocalist. — Elle Varner

Traditional businesses can say, 'We're going to sell widgets to people, and it will make X amount of profit.' But new business models are hard. — Kevin Systrom

We hear very often declarations on the demoralizing tendency of war, but as much as I hate war, I cannot be of the opinion that frequent wars are so corrupting to human nature as long peaces. — John Adams

I'm a painter in sound. — Brian Eno

A determined soul and indomitable spirit are necessary for any achievement. — Lailah Gifty Akita

As the rain falls so does your love bathe every open object of the world — William Carlos Williams

There are two books that I often travel with; one is 'The Theory on Moral Sentiments' by Adam Smith. The other is 'The Meditations.' It's not that I agree with either views expressed in the books, but I believe ideas and thoughts of older generations can offer food for thought for the current generation. — Wen Jiabao

Anyone who has been in business can tell war stories about the bumps in the road. But if they've outlasted the competition, ask for their stories about survival. They've figured out how to turn disappointments into opportunities. — Harvey MacKay

When you can, avoid sitting, or even open up a direct attack. Set your phone or watch timer to go off every hour so that you get up out of your chair, mobilize for a minute or two, and then (if you have to go back to sitting) sit down with your butt and stomach muscles turned on and engaged. — Kelly Starrett

Be brave. Don't be afraid to be stupid. — Matt Smith

When you've been really beaten, you realize that you are just an envelope of skin, an easily penetrated envelope that holds together a lot of fluids and some rigid structures, which in their turn can simply be broken and invaded. — Charlaine Harris

Patience is the path to opportunities. We gain patience through prayer and meditation. Within that vein, we never consider ourselves having failed. — Ellen J. Barrier