Famous 1600 Quotes & Sayings

The virgin birth, understood as literal biology, makes Christ's divinity, as traditionally understood, impossible. — John Shelby Spong

I did write a number of reports on my political experiences, but there were many omissions, and I feel bad about that because it was work that was interesting and had I written more about it, it could have been useful. — Grace Paley

Suffering took hold of me like a magic spell abolishing all differences between friends and strangers. — Diane Ackerman

You know, you should think about getting in touch with Gabriel, he's your half-brother and also a really good guy." Delilah looks at me cynically. "Gabriel despises me." "He despises Ethan, you I think he might just have some time for. After all, you're both dhamphirs." "That's like me telling you you'll get along with George Bush because you're both human." Delilah replies snidely. I get her point, but still I grin and respond. "You're right, we would definitely get along. He'd make me feel all intelligent and shit. — L. H. Cosway

But I found tai chi when I was studying with Leung Shum, who teaches Eagle Claw and Wu Hao. — Lou Reed

Criticism, can be done with a kind heart and an earnest word to stimulate learning. However, sometimes with no accountability there is no regard for kindness or empathy to help another grow — Eri Nelson

I burned my candle at both ends, And now have neither foes nor friends. — Samuel Hoffenstein

Histories are like novels in that they set out to provide more or less comprehensive accounts of social systems. — Mikhail Bakhtin

When someone says something dunderheaded to me about the material, it's usually a big neon sign revealing their own damage or ignorance, so my compassion kicks in. — Lidia Yuknavitch

Do what is right and what is good.
Bryeison to Alasdair before going to his death on the battlefield. — Michelle Franklin