Birdsong Critical Quotes & Sayings

You like to think that people, in general, and I mean on the scale of generations, are learning from their mistakes, getting better. But with what all I seen, I don't know if I could believe that. — Taylor Brown

If there were only some way of contriving that a state or an army should be made up of lovers and their loves, they would be the very best governors of their own city, abstaining from all dishonour, and emulating one another in honour; and when fighting at each other's side, although a mere handful, they would overcome the world. For what lover would not choose rather to be seen by all mankind than by his beloved, either when abandoning his post or throwing away his arms? He would be ready to die a thousand deaths rather than endure this. Or who would desert his beloved or fail him in the hour of danger? The veriest coward would become an inspired hero, equal to the bravest, at such a time; Love would inspire him. — Plato

Sounds simple, doesn't it, this notion of simplicity? Simple things done simply by a simple person. But it's not as simple as it seems. — Fennel Hudson

when you put your house in order, you put your affairs and your past in order, too. As a result, you can see quite clearly what you need in life and what you don't, and what you should and shouldn't do. — Marie Kondo

Mr. Bennet missed his second daughter exceedingly; his affection for her drew him oftener from home than anything else could do. He delighted in going to Pemberley, especially when he was least expected. — Jane Austen

To be absolutely nothing is to be beyond measure. — Jiddu Krishnamurti

Contradiction itself, far from always being a criterion of error, is sometimes a sign of truth. — Simone Weil

BTW, notice that cannot is all one word! That is a very frequent mistake, also," said Grandpa. "You don't write can not, it is cannot." "Hey, why is did not two words and cannot is one word?" asked Morgan. "Go ask your mother," smiled Grandpa. — John Choisser

Because I'm tryin' to push you away when all I want to do is hold you. I know you say you don't want a hero, but damn I'd like to be that guy who'll save you from spiders and whatever and whoever else hurts you. — Simone Elkeles

It was different when there was a Stark in Winterfell. But the old wolf's dead and young one's gone south to play the game of thrones, and all that's left us is the ghosts. — George R R Martin

Faith is not contrary to reason. — Sherwood Eddy

The people are responsible for the character of their Congress. — James A. Garfield