Clines Corners Quotes & Sayings

If you want to understand your government, don't begin by reading the Constitution. (It conveys precious little of the flavor of today's statecraft.) Instead, read selected portions of the Washington telephone directory containing listings for all the organizations with titles beginning with the word National. — George Will

Dear Lord, I've been asked, nay commanded, to thank Thee for the Christmas turkey before us ... a turkey which was no doubt a lively, intelligent bird ... a social being ... capable of actual affection ... nuzzling its young with almost human- like compassion. Anyway, it's dead and we're gonna eat it. Please give our respects to its family ... — Berkeley Breathed

As you tumble to the ground, pick me up on your way down. — Charlie Walker

A dream? With you, reality is always as a dream. There is no greater fantasy, no grander epic, than being with you. — Zechariah Barrett

For the purpose of acquiring gain, everything else is pushed aside or thrown overboard, for example, as is philosophy by the professors of philosophy. — Arthur Schopenhauer

Opinion pages have an impact on public debate, and they sometimes reveal things the government would rather have kept quiet. — Andrew Rosenthal

Intestine war no more our passions wage,
And giddy factions bear away their rage. — Alexander Pope

Means are ends in the making — Mahatma Gandhi

I can be like a lioness when defending my people. — Shakira