Bibliobibuli Pronunciation Quotes & Sayings

For when we quaff the gen'rous bowl,
Then sleep the sorrows of our soul.
Let us drink the juice divine,
The gift of Bacchus, god of wine.
When I take wine, my cares go to rest. — Anacreon

I know nothing more worthy of a man's ambition than that his son be the best of men. — Plato

Daddy thinks history starts fresh every day, every minute, that time itself begins with the feelings he's having right now. That's how he keeps betraying us, why he roars at us with such conviction. We have to stand up to that, and say, at least to ourselves, that what he's done before is still with us, still right here in this room until there's true remorse. — Jane Smiley

We love our country, not because it is perfect in everything, but it manages to touch our heart despite all its imperfections in everything! — Mehmet Murat Ildan

Individuals and businesses must participate in a national discussion about a simpler tax system, one that collects sufficient revenue to meet appropriate federal responsibilities, but one resting on a broader, fairer tax base without penalizing saving and investing, the backbone of a strong, decentralized and thriving economy. — Mike Crapo

Less and less frequently do we encounter people with the ability to tell a tale properly. More and more often there is embarrassment all around when the wish to hear a story is expressed. It is as if something that seemed inalienable to us, the securest among our possessions, were taken from us: the ability to exchange our experiences ... Experience has fallen in value. And it looks as if it is continuing to fall into bottomlessness. — Walter Benjamin

It's unbelievable how many things I've learned from Merlin Olsen. — Jack Youngblood

Apocalyptic fiction, while ultimately about God's purposes, usually portrays an immediate, human world of competing conspiracies. Whatever happens is orchestrated, coordinated and planned in advance. — Virginia Postrel

I've never seen any life transformation that didn't begin with the person in question finally getting tired of their own bullshit. — Elizabeth Gilbert

Climb the clouds to find your dreams..... — Devon Volkel

My mother kept the house clean and we ate good. I didn't know we were poor until I started giving interviews. — Alan King