Blackthorne Inn Quotes & Sayings

The betrayal of Jesus by Judas wasn't a spur-of-the-moment mistake. He betrayed Jesus each and every time he pilfered the money pot. And while most of us can't imagine pickpocketing Jesus, we shortchange Him in a thousand different ways. We rob God of the glory He demands and deserves by not living up to our full, God-given potential. — Mark Batterson

I burned too bright. I saw too much. — Marianne De Pierres

I grew to manhood in the Ohio State Penitentiary. — Chester Himes

Says a fine Greek adage, "is the gift of nature; but beautiful living is the gift of wisdom.") — Will Durant

He [Stanley] had stated that he longed to do something wonderful for the African tribes along the Congo, and instead, as would become all too apparent, had set them up for a terrible fate. In 1877 he came down the great river as the first European ever to do so, declaring his hope that the Congo should become like 'a torch to those who sought to do good'." Instead, it became the torch that attracted the archexploiter King Leopold II of Belgium. — Tim Jeal

Taro will continue to exist as an independent company. — Dilip Shanghvi

Sadly, because of our tribal brains, science carries a hefty cost. Treasured ideas that are loved by the community may be left behind, unable to compete with conflicting observations. Admired heroes may be found to have been mistaken. Years of hard work can amount to nothing thanks to a single observation, making a lifetime of effort seem like a waste of time. For our tribal brain, the philosopher's toolbox is full of double-edged knives, capable of cutting away our hopes with the myths. — Mike McRae

All wars will be settled by sea power. — Erich Raeder

In June 2010, I moved out of my apartment and I have been mostly homeless ever since, off and on. I just live in Airbnb apartments and I check in every week in different homes in San Francisco. — Brian Chesky

I did a concert at five years old in the garden of one of the church members, and we raised some money to buy a new piano in our little church. — Al Jarreau

We want to bring people back to normal human social relationships. Your digital stuff can be there, but it doesn't have to take over your whole world. — Rony Abovitz