Capt John Yossarian Character Quotes & Sayings

The Jefferson of the cabinet, of the vice presidency, and of the presidency can be best understood by recalling that his passion for the people and his regard for republicanism belonged to a man who believed that there were forces afoot - forces visible and invisible, domestic and foreign - that sought to undermine the rights of man by reestablishing the rule of priests and nobles and kings. His opposition to John Adams and to Alexander Hamilton, to the British and to financial speculators, grew out of this fundamental concern. Like — Jon Meacham

Liberty in thought and action is the only condition of life, growth and well-being: Where it does not exist, the man, the race, and the nation must go down. — Swami Vivekananda

Each generation of scientists stands upon the shoulders of those who have gone before. — Owen Chamberlain

Oh Cup-bearer, set my glass afire with the light of wine! — Hafez

New Yorkers, by reputation, are fast-talking, assertive and easily annoyed; I fit right in. — Jane Pauley

Novelties please less than they impress. — Charles Dickens

The higher education so much needed today is not given in the school, is not to be bought in the market place, but it has to be wrought out in each one of us for himself; it is the silent influence of character on character. — William Osler

In other words, I'm against cheating, greed, cruelty, racism, imperialism, religious fundamentalism, treason, and the seemingly limitless capacity for hypocrisy shown by Bush and his administration. — Viggo Mortensen

But I suppose our childhoods are seeds inside of us that plant roots forever, even when we're certain their life cycles have long since been extinguished. How long will it take for my own roots to loosen their grip? — Allison Winn Scotch

To restore the American experiment in democratic self-government, religious believers need to redouble their civic efforts. For without our active participation in politics, the government will continue to trample on our rights. The Constitution does not prevent people of faith from being active in politics. — Edwin Meese

If my body dies, let my body die, but do not let my country die. — Genghis Khan

I think if you are an outsider then you are an outsider always. — Joanne Harris

The way to achieve your own success is to be willing to help somebody else get it first. — Iyanla Vanzant

If I wanted pity, I got it because I'm illegitimate. And when I didn't want it I was mean and nasty. — Ethel Waters

Some men find the cool, disinterested, and understated attractive. Makes them think you're deep. — J.D. Robb