E Phillpotts Quotes & Sayings

Faith is a permanent and vital endowment of the human mind-a part of reason itself. The insane alone are without it. — Eden Phillpotts

If it were but known that the combined might of the world was against aggression, the war-minded could only seek his salvation in peace, perceiving that further ostentatious preparations for war were idle. — Eden Phillpotts

The only shadow thrown by a devoted friendship, Brendon, is the knowledge that it must some day come to an end ... Yet who would deny himself the glory of friendship, before the menace that it must sooner or later finish? A close amity and understanding, a discovery of kindred spirits, is the most precious experiences within the reach of mankind. — Eden Phillpotts

Pray for the field. If God calls, then prepare for the field. When it is time, go to the field. A life lost for Christ is a life well spent. — Paul Washer

Nine-nine of every hundred among you probably desire peace, while the balance may hold war a condition to be preferred; but what can be the mental norm of statesmanship where such a minority conquer the peace-lovers? — Eden Phillpotts

I am confident that someday in the future The Rock, who was once a professional wrestler, will run for president of the United States, and I think that he will win. I have seen with my own eyes the power of The Rock. The Rock is a uniter, not a divider. When the BOP showed Walking Tall, the turnout for every screening all weekend long was unprecedented. The Rock has an effect on women that transcends divisions of race, age, cultural background - even social class, the most impenetrable barrier in America. Black, white, Spanish, old, young, all women are hot for The Rock. Even the lesbians agreed that he was mighty easy on the eyes. — Piper Kerman

I had no ambition to make a fortune. Mere money-making has never been my goal, I had an ambition to build. — Eden Phillpotts

You are a cruel and lying species. You have not kept faith with evolution; you have not kept faith with yourselves; you have not kept faith with your own prophets and seers. — Eden Phillpotts

We are not at all to wonder [ ... ] that we having but some few superficial ideas of things, discovered to us only by the senses from without, or by the mind, reflecting on what it experiments in itself within, have no knowledge beyond that, much less of the internal constitution, and true nature of things, being destitute of faculties to attain it. — John Locke

Beer drinking doesn't do half the harm of lovemaking. — Eden Phillpotts

No mean woman can cook well. It calls for a generous spirit, a light hand, and a large heart. — Eden Phillpotts

We always think every other man's job is easier than our own. The better he does it, the easier it looks. — Eden Phillpotts

The biggest fool may come out with a bit of sense when you least expect it. — Eden Phillpotts

Those who seek to impress upon us that they are gentlemen will usually be found mistaken. — Eden Phillpotts

Transcendental Meditation is not a religion, it's not against any religion, it's for human beings, no matter what color, what religion, what walk of life. If you're a human being, it will work for you. And you will be very glad you found this technique and took advantage of it. — David Lynch

There are paths and ruts in the spirit world as there are in the physical and mental world. One must take the tools of the spirit world and make one's own path rather than exactly follow the paths of those who once were ... You must not seek their path and their understanding, but you must seek your own. The ruts of the spirit are trying to follow others and it cannot be done. — Tom Brown Jr.

It is a sad truth that those who crave and seek power, invariably abuse that power once they obtain it. — Ian Gregoire

You are but a tiny cluster upon the vines of heaven, where the grapes are worlds; yet you hold the power to ripen your bitter berries and add to the eternal vintage of cosmic sweetness if so you will. — Eden Phillpotts

If you're calling yourself a maverick and you're not Dirk Nowitzki, then you are probably not one. In fact, this rule applies to anyone declaring themselves a 'God-fearing Christian' or a 'Man of the people.' — Adam McKay

You never know what a fool you can be till life gives you the chance. — Eden Phillpotts

A happy marriage is still the greatest treasure within the gift of fortune. — Eden Phillpotts

I used to hurt so badly that I'd ask God why, what have I done to deserve any of this? I feel now He was preparing me for this, for the future. That's the way I see it. — Eden Phillpotts

The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future in life. — Plato

As for the largest-hearted of us, what is the word we write most often in our cheque-books? Self. — Eden Phillpotts

...if charity begins at home, empire begins in other men's homes. — Roger Casement

We are often jealous of our little secrets, though to another ear they generally convey neither profit nor entertainment. — Eden Phillpotts

Given enough time, even evolution evolves. — Eric Chaisson

Doom is nigh. I am in acute distress, desperately trying to coax sleep, opening my eyes every few seconds to check their faded gleam, and imagining paradise as a place where a sleepless neighbor reads an endless book by the light of an eternal candle. — Vladimir Nabokov

Why don't we have a little game? Let's pretend that we're human beings, and that we're actually alive. — John Osborne

The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. — Eden Phillpotts

A Socialist State demands precisely the same human symbols as that of Fascist or Nazi, and the same surrender of human liberties if it is to succeed. — Eden Phillpotts

The American people I talk to don't spend every moment thinking, 'How can I tax my neighbor more than they're being taxed?' They say, 'How can I get a good job? How can my kids get good jobs? How can seniors have a confidence in their future when they know that Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid are bankrupt?' — Mitt Romney

The people sensible enough to give good advice are usually sensible enough to give none. — Eden Phillpotts

I'm always having to get rid of reporters. — Ada Yonath