Distillations Podcast Quotes & Sayings

For individual freedom can come about only, can be conceived only, if there is some sense of security to life. — Russell Shorto

From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life. — Arthur Ashe

Icarus did not survive his fall. We can only hope Daedalus fares better. — Michael J. Martinez

Mohammed praises [instances of] tretchery, inhumanity, cruelty, revenge, and bigotry that are utterly incompatible with civilized society. — David Hume

one learns to lie down with darkness — Stephani Cook

I miss singing very, very much, but the best thing is I have never been busier. — Julie Andrews

You've got troubles, I've got 'em too. There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you. We'll stick together to see it through cause you've got a friend in me. — Randy Newman

The very best of all Merwin: I have been reading William since 1952, and always with joy. — Harold Bloom

I definitely have an alter ego that can come out and get me out of situations where I'm having social anxiety. I can take a deep breath and create a bubble so I can perform in some way. — Lindy Booth

He who has the fastest golf cart never has a bad lie. — Mickey Mantle

It is weird. People will say, 'Oh my God, I love you.' And I'll say, 'Oh, that's so sweet. Thank you.' And the people who are walking around with me for the first time will say, 'I don't understand what happened. Somebody just told you they love you. I don't even understand what that means.' — Cheryl Hines