Debra Nee Iris Society Quotes & Sayings

The more you think of yourself as shining immortal spirit, the more eager you will be to be absolutely free of matter, body, and senses. This is the intense desire to be free. — Swami Vivekananda

Canada was settled, in the main, by people with a lower middle-class outlook, and a respect, rather than an affectionate familiarity, for the things of the mind. — Robertson Davies

It was observed of Elizabeth that she was weak herself, but chose wise counsellors; to which it was replied, that to choose wise counsellors was, in a prince, the highest wisdom. — Charles Caleb Colton

They will forget times of distress. Rough garments will become brilliant while silks and satins lose their sheen. The humble cottage will be more desirable than a palatial home. Patience will be more honorable than power. Obedience will count more than knowledge. — Thomas A Kempis

From the very beginning, I studied acting, directing, lighting, dance and movement. I didn't rely on just the magic to take place. It's a shame that a lot of magicians just rely on the trick itself and they have no other abilities. They get away with the wonder factor, and I don't think that's enough. It's great, but it's not enough. — David Copperfield

It's rare for a first lady to be running for president. — Gwen Ifill

If one is not going to take the necessary precautions to avoid having parents, one must undertake to bring them up. — Quentin Crisp

Sometimes you must give up on certain people, but it should be mandatory that you will never ever give up on yourself. — Ben Tolosa