Defontes Staten Quotes & Sayings

The inclusion of lemon or lime juice in grog, made compulsory in 1795, therefore reduced the incidence of scurvy dramatically. And since beer contains no vitamin C, switching from beer to grog made British crews far healthier overall. — Tom Standage

We're only given one mind and body at birth. And they're the only ones we get, so it's up to us to take care of ourselves. — Colleen Hoover

My experiences in the military, the private sector, and as a congressional staffer were at times almost enough to drive me crazy. Writing offered the all-too-often-cited creative outlet. — L.E. Modesitt Jr.

I think there's a pride of what a real American can be. I mean, I'm a transplant, but I've got American kids and an American wife, and when I go back to England I feel more like an American, the way I look at the world, is more from an American perspective at this point. I've traveled every state 30 or 40 times, and have met an amazing array of people, and I have found Americans to be among the most kind and tolerant people I have ever met. — Dave Wakeling

Never fear being vulgar, just boring, middle class or dull. — Diana Vreeland

Meditation is the technique of inner conquest - and that is the real challenge. Those who have any guts should accept the inner challenge. It is easy to reach the moon, it is easy to reach Everest; it is far more difficult to reach your own centre. But the moment you reach it all ecstasy is yours, and forever and forever. You attain to a bliss which cannot be taken away from you. — Rajneesh

The noble title of "dissident" must be earned rather than claimed; it connotes sacrifice and risk rather than mere disagreement. — Christopher Hitchens

At some time or another, everyone was failed by this world. Disappointment was the one thing humans had in common. — Jodi Picoult

Those who walk in the Way should avoid sensualism as those who carry hay would avoid coming near the fire. — Gautama Buddha

All of sudden I cared what someone thought of me. Because we are friends. And making you miserable and angry makes me miserable and angry. I don't want to be the person to make you mad or cry, Ryiah. I want to make you laugh. I want you to make me laugh, because gods know you are the only one who can. So, yes, I am sorry, I am sorry because even if I was right, I was also wrong. And I'd rather lose a silly battle than your friendship. — Rachel E. Carter